Is it me or the car?

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Sun 9 Apr 2006 12:19
Is it me or the car? - Rudedog
I've searched the forum , but can't find anything about this.

Why am I getting BIG static shocks from my car when I get out of it, it's only happening in the cold dry weather, and it really hurts!

Is there any way of preventing these shocks?
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 13:16
Is it me or the car? - Nsar
I had a Ford Orion (I know, the shame of it) that as well as being a total embarrassment to me and my family gave me shocks.

I learnt a) that those dangly things off your bumper don't work
b) to shut the door by pushing on the window.

Change your shoes to ones with leather soles?
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 13:27
Is it me or the car? - Roger Jones
Yup, dry weather and rubber-soled shoes almost guarantee static shocks. In a hire car in Arizona I was shooting flames until I abandoned my rubber-soled heavy sandals.
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 14:43
Is it me or the car? - Rudedog
Yes I've learnt to close the door using the window, and guess what ... I've also recently bought a pair of boots with rubber soles!
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 14:43
Is it me or the car? - Stuartli
You can also suffer the same thing when shaking hands with someone whose is wearing rubber-soled
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 16:09
Is it me or the car? - Dynamic Dave
Is there any way of preventing these shocks?


Touch the bare metal door catch on the B pillar (C pillar if getting out the rear) before putting feet on terra firma, but don't let go until you've finished sliding off the seat. This way you'll ensure you've earthed yourself beforehand.
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 17:17
Is it me or the car? - driller
Don't use nylon car mats
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 17:28
Is it me or the car? - Adam {P}
I don't have ANY car mats and I get a massive shock every time.
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 17:42
Is it me or the car? - Rudedog
DD, I've sort of done this, but sometimes I seem to get the shock when I let GO of the door/frame.

Also will it be dependant on what I wear (fleece/jumpers)?
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 17:49
Is it me or the car? - bell boy
i always find it worse when i come back to certain cars and try and use the palm of my hand to touch said vehicle first as if a protuding key is the nearest thing to the car you can sometimes see the spark (not healthy to the longevity of any circuitry in the key fob ive always thought ?)
and i cant find leather soled shoes with toecaps :(........
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 18:04
Is it me or the car? - adverse camber
You don't wear polyester do you ?

What about wool ?

I used to get static shocks when wearing a fleece, something about the material rubbing on the seats. Similar with wool jumpers sometimes.

When you drive you are sitting rubbing your clothes against the seat all the time, lots of little rubs, so if its a combination that generates static you get hit. Touching a metal bit of the car before getting out helps.
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 18:26
Is it me or the car? - Civic8
>>Touching a metal bit of the car before getting out helps.

I have never found that helps,if I am wearing something that produces static I get shocks when in shops, as well as getting in or out the car.

Have to admitt my Rover is the worst car I have had for getting belts off
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Sun 9 Apr 2006 18:52
Is it me or the car? - Altea Ego
I dont have to touch Adams car - Just looking at it gives me a nasty shock
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