Static shocks - any solutions
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anyone else get this, I ve just had 4 static shocks, one for all of the four times I got out of my car over the last hour. Actually begining to really annoy me.
How can I stop this?
andy
How can I stop this?
andy
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yep! there was huge thread (well maybe not huge) posted by me a few months back, with the same issue...
the best resolution seems to be, when stepping out, just touch the bodywork (just by the tyre pressure label works well) before putting your foot on the ground. works fine for me, no shocks in ages..!
dbm
and ps. are they WELL painfull or what!??
the best resolution seems to be, when stepping out, just touch the bodywork (just by the tyre pressure label works well) before putting your foot on the ground. works fine for me, no shocks in ages..!
dbm
and ps. are they WELL painfull or what!??
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As you get out of the car, grab the door firmly with one hand, then put your foot on the ground. I tend to make sure I get at least one finger on the paintwork, and another on the rubber strip below the window.
This won't prevent the static discharge, but it means that it'll jump between your foot and the floor, rather than between your hand and the car. You shouldn't notice it.
Andy.
This won't prevent the static discharge, but it means that it'll jump between your foot and the floor, rather than between your hand and the car. You shouldn't notice it.
Andy.
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No that is'nt a joke! Most modern cars are earthed well enough through the metal in the tyres. We on the other hand in our big urban trainers are not. So you slide your bum over the seat to get out the car, foot on the floor (well insulated) and touch the car *BANG* you earth yourself through the car!
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Cool. Can I get some seat coverings and floor mats to increase my passengers discomfort? I always drive with my trousers round my knees anyway - I feel closer to the action that way, and you are less likely to get car jacked.
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The problem is it doesn't only occur when you get out of the car. I cop it when I get out of the house, walk to the car to open my boot. I turn the key and as soon as I touch the boot to lift it, I cop the static big time.
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I brought this up on IWOC a few months ago - and it turned out those who wore thick rubber soles (VANS trainers, Dr Martens) were most prone to building up a massive static charge. The funniest thing was I would kiss the girlfriend and she'd get a massive shock!!! (and then I'd get a slap)
Just touch the door frame first.
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