Static shock from car

zacspeed_2

How do you avoid getting static shocks from cars when getting out? Are there any gadgets/gizmos on the market? I seem to remember the strips that all the boy racers used to hang off the rear of their Cortina's/Capri's in the 70's. Something similar I suppose, but a little less obvious?

valiant23

I remember those rubber strips which dangled from behind the back wheel, and they were supposed to earth any static build-up, BUT....


If ever I get static shocks :eek: off my car I take it round to my mechanic or tyre-bay, as I was told that there could be a problem with your tracking or wish-bones.

HTH

abomb1969

Simple answer, hold a metal part of the car as you get out and ground yourself. This is the only thing that works.

zacspeed_2

abomb1969 wrote:

Simple answer, hold a metal part of the car as you get out and ground yourself. This is the only thing that works.

Yup - That works a treat, Thanks '69

terrymats

I've had this problem with my previous car. It was real bad I could get upto 10 good shocks a day. I thought it was the problem with the seat covers?? Nevertheless, sold that car for upgrading to a new car and now got leather seats. No more shocks.

Terry

boogiemaster

You are getting shocks because of a bad earth, the car is live and you’re touching the bodywork and it grounds through you.
It maybe the battery earth is a bit knackered or the lights are not earthling properly, the lights are normally grounded through the body work and if its badly earthed ? Then the shock will go through you

Take a look or get an auto electrician to have a look, saves blowing fuses al the time, plus he will find the fault in no time.

If ever I get static shocks off my car I take it round to my mechanic or tyre-bay, as I was told that there could be a problem with your tracking or wish-bones.
Never heard that one before? Tracking is for your steering, stops the tires from getting warn unevenly and helps the steering from pulling to one side.

skiddy2k

hang on a minute, whats all the commotion about?

the strips that you put onto the back of your car are still available for a fact! pop down your local halfords, you'll be looking for an 'antistatic strip' made by a company called summit i think. it only costs around a tenner but that would do the job!

maggie1976

I get shocks off my car, my husband's car, and everyone else's I know! I always thought it was the shoes I was wearing ...

Holding onto the metallic bit of the door frame before you put your foot to the floor does work though but when I forget, ouch it hurts! :eek:

BWZN93

maggie1976 wrote:

I get shocks off my car, my husband's car, and everyone else's I know! I always thought it was the shoes I was wearing ...

Holding onto the metallic bit of the door frame before you put your foot to the floor does work though but when I forget, ouch it hurts! :eek:

I get that too - but for some reason it is only ever cars owned by my male freinds, never a girls car! I think all of their cars must be sexist, because they get me unawares every time!

Jo xx