I have two platforms. One is the same as you have. I never adjust it. The other, I never adjust either. I feel it's more effective and efficient to just get simple platforms. Not inexpensive, just more solid, no nonsense, and better designed. I noticed you have the 2 inch thick drum. However, I see you still needed more damping on top of it. Is that because of the design in the adjustable mechanism (lacks stability), or the two inch platform is overkill?
I have chain links installed. I trust your Ringside bag will fit chain links. Looks like a pain in the neck that Ringside. I would return it if possible. One can get 2 awesome TITLE bags for the price of it. The chain links are quick and quiet. You can use masking tape on the ball swivel to lower the decibels. I like your bearing swivel, perfect for the noob.
You said your one bag is cheap. If it's a cheap built bag, you can expect it to last 2-3 months of steady, sold, daily pounding. You should be seeing stitches breaking, and threads dangling, eventual leading into seams spiting, and the bladder being exposed. Don't stop using it. Keep going till it's less then useless. Then you can remove the bladder for parts. As well as the lace.
I strongly encourage people to start bagging as inexpensive as possible. Walk before you can run. I see in your photos 500 bucks in speed bag equipment. When I started it cost me $5.00, and I had everything I needed.
Beat the crap out of the bag, and everything you have. Have fun.

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