Originally Posted by
swerv512
How common is it to ditch the graphite hockey stick holders? If sufficient tape is applied, when would I be at a disadvantage for not having the hockey sticks on?
I use the holders as do all the team drivers as well that I've seen. You do need to trim the plastic parts to clear the steering bellcrank it isn't much just rounding the end off is usually enough. Serpent released new design battery retainers which I use and are better than the stock units P/N: 401627
http://www.serpent.com/product/401627/