Clay you are OK on the setup for the balance. The only thing I can think of is the addition of the Fults Nose gear. I know they are a bit heavier than the norm, 4 oz seems like a lot though.

As for the control throws, I set mine at full on high rate and cut it back to about 60% on low. On the initial take off I used the low rates and switched to high once in the air and basically trimmed out. It all depends on you on style of flying and how you set up you throws and dual rates. I have been playing with the expo on high rates to soften out the throws.

Get her in the air, you will love her after the first flight and your knees stop shaking

Jim