Question for the DIY builders and racers out there.
What do you prefer for the best overall riding experience?
Top mounted battery (pelican case or other)
Or
Under Deck enclosure.
I have been running under deck enclosures for all my builds. But im curious about a top box. Because my executive dysfunction is hindering my Enclosure build. Also the fact i dont have a car in the evenings.
Need to figure out the lowest profile top box, or someone needs to light a fire under my ass and I start making enclosures.
Personally, for me it’s function vs form, I definitely think underslung battery enclosures look better and are easier to store/carry.
But there are so many spots I ride regularly where I end up scraping the bottom of my deck. If I had an enclosure under my deck I think it would’ve been turned to dust by now if I kept riding the way I do.
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I do this a lot and would rather have the entire deck protecting my battery from the ground instead of grinding on my enclosure when I go up and down curbs
I have also thought if this.
If i go top mount, i can run a shorter spacer for my trucks and lower the board more.
Then i can build a skidplate out of kydex and be reckless off curbs and shit.
Its really just to prevent scraping up the bottom of the deck. I could mold in some ribs to provide additional impact protection. But this board is going to be used for 95% street including racing. And probably commuting. The other 5% is occasional fuckery. Off curbs, grass, possible off road or quick trail ride.
