lawrocket 3 #1 May 3, 2004 Over the past several months, either my car or I develop a lot of static electricity. When I exit the car, I get shocked when I touch the door to close it. It's starting to piss me off. What the heck can I do to keep my car from frying my ass? I'm not one of those who is into the whole shock scene... My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #2 May 3, 2004 On dry days, I always touch things with my key first. That way, the static electricity discharges without giving me a shock so that when I touch the object with my hand, there's no charge left to shock me.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 May 3, 2004 Mocha will be so disappointed that you don't like "The Shocker". Oh, wait. Different topic altogether. Seriously, you could wear leather gloves . . . but that's weird that it started all of a sudden, when it's not even cold out. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 May 3, 2004 I hear that, I have the same problem, especially during winter time, what I do before I get out, I touch the key while still in the ignition, you'll get a little zap, but far less painful than when shutting the door __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #5 May 3, 2004 Quote Over the past several months, either my car or I develop a lot of static electricity. When I exit the car, I get shocked when I touch the door to close it. It's starting to piss me off. What the heck can I do to keep my car from frying my ass? I'm not one of those who is into the whole shock scene... Same with me. I make a fist and use it to close the door. You still get shocked, but the surface area is much larger than one finger, therefore the charge density you are getting is a lot less. You'll hear it, but not feel it. Or you could just touch the windows and stay away from the metal. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namdrib 0 #6 May 3, 2004 I feel your pain, my brotha!!! I have a pickup that I am convinced could be used as some sort of Prisoner of War Torture devise!!! Holy shit, does this thing zap the ever living piss out of me everytime I get out, winter, summer, whatever. I have come to terms with this problem and have actually gotten to where I look forward to it. It is the only excitement that I am given anymore! I know that is sad, but I feel like I have no control anymore! Blue ones!!!Unknowing attempting to take out all 4 wheeled vehicles remotely close to the landing area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabre2th 0 #7 May 3, 2004 They key idea works best! I do this all the time... Just make sure your finger is in contact of the metal part of the key of course, and then touch it to the car body. Sometimes you can see some serious sparks :) Nick. Those who dance, are cosidered insane by those who can't hear the music. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #8 May 3, 2004 Install a ground strap.....they are inexpensive,easy to install and avaible at most aftermarket automotive stores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #9 May 3, 2004 Be careful when pumping gas, you can start a fire!<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #10 May 3, 2004 What kind of car is it? Somethimes the build up of... Internal thoughts not for public >...wait a minute the dudes a lawyer...probably has a BMW or something cool.....< I know! I'll gladly trade you my car, which doesn't have that problem! I'll even include the Skydiving decal in the back window and the bobble head dog in the deal!JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #11 May 3, 2004 I always grab something metal on the door while I am still sitting AND have at least one foot on the ground. Then stand up while holding onto the door. That usually works. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #12 May 3, 2004 Quote What kind of car is it? Somethimes the build up of... Internal thoughts not for public >...wait a minute the dudes a lawyer...probably has a BMW or something cool.....< I know! I'll gladly trade you my car, which doesn't have that problem! I'll even include the Skydiving decal in the back window and the bobble head dog in the deal! Dude, it's a 2002 Mercury Sable. The car with no personality or elegance. The essence of uncool. BUT: 5 star safety rating, good mileage, comfortable, and I got it as an unwind (20 percent off invoice because it had 450 miles on it) with zero financing. The reasonable car for the reasonable man who knows he has not one shred of coolness in his fat and ugly body. I know I'm not cool, so I don't even try to be. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 May 3, 2004 Any type of shocking behaviour should be dealt with harshly. Your car is just shocking you for attention. Try rewarding the good behaviour with a nice loofah washing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #14 May 3, 2004 Nevermind......sigh. I'll stick with my Kia Spectra. At least it has a CD player in it and this way I don't have to clean it before taking yours..... But let me know when you get a cool car you are unhappy with.JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 May 3, 2004 Make sure that you always have a passenger and ask them to get out first .... If you know enough people, you may never get shocked again... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrenalinejunki 0 #16 May 3, 2004 Before you slide your ass across the seat and build that static chrage take your hand and touch the metal on top of the door and hang on to it as you get out. This should take care of it. __________________________________________________What's the worst that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #17 May 3, 2004 I attended a technical conference on this (sigh) a couple of years ago. Manufacturers of automotive fabric are looking for ways to eliminate this because if you give off a static charge near gas fumes when you are pumping gas it is possible it can ignite. I learned in physics class that this is worse in the winter time or dry air (less humid) environments because the moisture dissapates the charge. Dryer sheets stop static cling by putting a little bit of chemical that holds a little moisture on your clothes to dissipate the static charge. Perhaps you could take some and rub it on your car seats...could be a temporary fix... plus you would smell fresh out of the dryer clean . Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #18 May 3, 2004 Dang, guys, I'd never thought of the cloth seat angle. I'll try it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swarley 0 #19 May 3, 2004 Close the door by pushing on the Window Its an insulator and will not discharge. Works great. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflynick 0 #20 May 3, 2004 In the UK, grounding straps are everywhere. I too get bad-ass shocks over here in the US and have been to a few of the bigger auto-part shops but have not been able to find one. If you do find where I can get one, let me know. Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #21 May 3, 2004 It happened to me a lot this past winter too. Except it's not my hands that get shocked. It's my boob. I guess my boob touches the door before my hand does......I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #22 May 3, 2004 Quote It happened to me a lot this past winter too. Except it's not my hands that get shocked. It's my boob. I guess my boob touches the door before my hand does...... Damn. That's what really set me off. My he-hooter got hit yesterday, and I said, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #23 May 4, 2004 Dude - Just stop wearing the polyester pants. P--- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #24 May 4, 2004 Keep your hand on the door as you step out of the car . Close the door just dont slam it on your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #25 May 5, 2004 So my car didin't shock me yesterday. Why not? Because it got tagged in the parking lot. Some old lady tried to park next to it with her Ford Explorer and failed to execute. Fortunately, my wife saw the whole thing and I've spent some time with her insurance company to get it fixed. What do we have? Dented and scratched driver's side quarter panel. Also, upon operation of the vehicle, damage to the joint where the wheel meets the axle. All in all, a pretty weird day yesterday. "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
