Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3

I have an Aries I since 1997, that is now fitted with Classic feet, the SDS, the Classic platter (in comparison with the Supper Platter I used to have on it, I thought the Classic platter had much better dynamics), the outer ring, the JMW 10.5i arm and the Rim Drive. Very much a melding of the Classic and an Aries I. It is amazing, amazing, amazing. Running a Lyra Atlas on it now, and it's hard for me to bring myself to play anything but vinyl. The original Aries plinth is a gorgeous piece of MDF and Acrylic, and with the modification paths, I'm guessing it more than compares with any of the Classic's, that frankly I have always found a bit graceless looking. Love this table and I can't imagine ever changing unless it's to a SME/30 etc...

Still working with my original Aries 1, albeit heavily modified. Classic platter (I ABed all the prior platters with it, and its my favorite by far), a Rim Drive, Outer Weight, Center Weight, Classic Feet, XLR inputs and 3D Arms. Pretty darn good to my ears. Holding pat.

String, what size Bear Paws and do they attach or does the table just rest on them? Do you rest them on a cup of some kind or directly on the table?