Dondor, Yes I believe its different..I never had a ppd plate so I don't know what it weighs..The plate I have been running weighs about 100 grams...I think its a little thicker then the ppd...The batt is really close to fit with the plate I just don't want to force it...I like running the batt at an angle ..I feel that with it off the side in the back it helps balance the car better ...Because its hanging off where the motor is hanging off...If that makes sense....
Later Drew