Yup as Bomber said. I run on a lot of low tractions surfaces, and found that the extra weight didn't help, rather the rear end broke away more easily with the weight in.
Now the balance weight may come in when running the shorty chassis for a bit extra weight at the rear. Not tried that as yet.
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