It is a well-known fact that the B1 needs the center of gravity lowered as much as possible to reduce the top heavy/pendulum effect blasters suffer from.
We figured bolting it to the fire wall with supports would be the best option for keeping it in place. The firewall is glued in with a LOT of glue from the factory and is super robust. We have talked with a few of my close B1 buddies along the way as this box was developed; we think this will be a good cure for current B1 battery box dilemmas.
This box is made from welded stainless steel and straps the battery in place with a coupling nut and fully threaded bolt. It has 2 adjustable legs that you will set to sit on the bottom of the hull for additional support when jumping. I will include 2 pieces of trim that you can add on to stop the feet from rubbing on the hull.
You will need to drill 4 holes in the firewall to mount it in place. Some grinding on the fire wall is required, but is very minimal. I have tested this in 4 different skis and the mounting process is easy. This was designed to work if you still have the rear stock foam in place too, although the pictures show a ski with foam removed.
The stock negative battery cable will reach the new mounting position, but you will need to run a new positive cable unless your firewall is cut out ( SJ length lead will be sufficient)
Zimmy.
Stainless Steel Battery Box and Mounting Hardware - $105
Positive Battery Cable - $25
We figured bolting it to the fire wall with supports would be the best option for keeping it in place. The firewall is glued in with a LOT of glue from the factory and is super robust. We have talked with a few of my close B1 buddies along the way as this box was developed; we think this will be a good cure for current B1 battery box dilemmas.
This box is made from welded stainless steel and straps the battery in place with a coupling nut and fully threaded bolt. It has 2 adjustable legs that you will set to sit on the bottom of the hull for additional support when jumping. I will include 2 pieces of trim that you can add on to stop the feet from rubbing on the hull.
You will need to drill 4 holes in the firewall to mount it in place. Some grinding on the fire wall is required, but is very minimal. I have tested this in 4 different skis and the mounting process is easy. This was designed to work if you still have the rear stock foam in place too, although the pictures show a ski with foam removed.
The stock negative battery cable will reach the new mounting position, but you will need to run a new positive cable unless your firewall is cut out ( SJ length lead will be sufficient)
Zimmy.
Stainless Steel Battery Box and Mounting Hardware - $105
Positive Battery Cable - $25
Last edited:
