Honda Car Forum

#11 (**permalink**) 13 May 2005, 12:52 pm

>
> In my Toyota, I clamp my hand firmly on the metal window frame,
> then step out of my car, and remove my hand once the rest of
> me is completely clear of the car. But sometimes the static
> still occurs ( eg. if I let go my hand, then touch the car again
> immediately, I get the zap ). So there must be more to it than
> that.

I find that if I am very deliberate about this, I can avoid the shock. I
think it works best if you are holding onto an *unpainted* part of the car,
I use the steel door jamb and let my foot rest on the ground for a second or
2 and then proceed to close the car up.

#12 (**permalink**) 15 May 2005, 01:07 am

<techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote

> Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting
> their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer
> tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth
> seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the
> metal frame before leaving your car.

*-Use a chrome (and grounded) gear shift knobs.
*- Pluck chrome thumbtacks onto steering wheel, grounding it.
*-Use a plain brass key (instead of insulated a genuine ignition key)

The passenger isn't protected, so don't let him
*fill up* that gas tank.

#13 (**permalink**) 15 May 2005, 08:55 am

techman41973@yahoo.com wrote:
> Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting
> their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer
> tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth
> seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the
> metal frame before leaving your car.
> I saw another option that seems much more practical.
> I am wondering if these things actually work.
> http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private...rth_ground.htm
> If any of you have tried this type of solution please let me know it
> works. Thanks
>
i have bando anti-static belts on my '89 civic & i never get a jolt -
not that i chose those belts for that reason, but i noted the label
while installing. is this a recent phenomenon with you? does it
coincide with a belt change?

#14 (**permalink**) 16 May 2005, 03:28 pm

I recently saw a FEMA video of a person going in and out of the car while
they were fueling.
It was to prove static caused the fire that ensued in the clip, rather than
a cell phone the person was talking on. Just a passing thought.... ya
gotta be careful.

#15 (**permalink**) 16 May 2005, 11:02 pm

« Paul » wrote:
>
> techman41973@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting
> > their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer
> > tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth
> > seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the
> > metal frame before leaving your car.
> > I saw another option that seems much more practical.
> > I am wondering if these things actually work.
> > http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private...rth_ground.htm
> > If any of you have tried this type of solution please let me know it
> > works. Thanks
>
> That static charge is caused by sliding your synthetic covered butt
> on a synthetic covered seat. An antistatic strap won't protect you
> unless you wire it to yourself and throw it on the ground before getting out.
> Then slide it on the ground when you walk.
> The static is on you, not the car.
> Simple physics.
> Read up on it.

Agreed.

I have a favorite Baseball jacket that shocks the sh*t out of me
whever I wear in in my Civic.

Nothing else I wear re-creates this "enlightening" event! LOL!

--

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to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that,
all options are on the table,"
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#16 (**permalink**) 16 May 2005, 11:04 pm

"TeGGeR®" wrote:
>
> "« Paul »" <"=?iso-8859-1?Q?=AB?= Paul »"@houston.rr.com> wrote in
> news:4284192A.AC2DCC43@houston.rr.com:
>
> >
> > That static charge is caused by sliding your synthetic covered butt
> > on a synthetic covered seat.
>
> So does this mean I have to stop wearing polyester leisure suits? They're
> back in style again, you know.
>
> > An antistatic strap won't protect you
> > unless you wire it to yourself and throw it on the ground before
> > getting out. Then slide it on the ground when you walk.
> > The static is on you, not the car.
> > Simple physics.
> > Read up on it.
>
> Wanna see static? I'll show you static!
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/static.avi
>
> Don't EVER get back into your car after putting the filler nozzle into the
> filler neck!
>
> I can't bear to show this one to my wife, she'd never dare to fill up ever
> again!
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

BAD TeGGeR®!!!!!!!!! BAD!!!!!!
Goddam it......I gotta clean a LOT of coffee and snot
outta my keyboard NOW!!!!

LOL!!!!!

--

"This notion that the United States is getting ready
to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. Having said that,
all options are on the table,"
George Bush, Feb 22 2005

http://www.quantumphilosophy.net/fil...yan_Medium.mov

http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html
http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/weapons.html#wms
WHY IRAQ?: http://www.angelfire.com/creep/gwbush/remindus.html
http://www.toostupidtobepresident.co...ickenhawks.htm

"Bubba got a BJ, BU$H screwed us all!" - Slim

#17 (**permalink**) 18 May 2005, 08:13 am

anyone get her phone number by chance?

#18 (**permalink**) 18 May 2005, 08:27 am

"« Paul »" <"« Paul »"@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:4284192A.AC2DCC43@houston.rr.com...
> techman41973@yahoo.com wrote:
> >
> > Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting
> > their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the
newer
> > tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth
> > seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch
the
> > metal frame before leaving your car.
> > I saw another option that seems much more practical.
> > I am wondering if these things actually work.
> >
http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private...rth_ground.htm
> > If any of you have tried this type of solution please let me know
it
> > works. Thanks
>
> That static charge is caused by sliding your synthetic covered butt
> on a synthetic covered seat. An antistatic strap won't protect you
> unless you wire it to yourself and throw it on the ground before
getting out.
> Then slide it on the ground when you walk.
> The static is on you, not the car.
> Simple physics.
> Read up on it.

Interesting. I normally wear all-cotton pants and have cloth seats in
my vehicles. I get a static discharge when getting out of them unless
it is there is high humidity.

Ken (MI)

#19 (**permalink**) 18 May 2005, 06:49 pm

Napalm Heart wrote:
>
> Interesting. I normally wear all-cotton pants and have cloth seats in
> my vehicles. I get a static discharge when getting out of them unless
> it is there is high humidity.
>
> Ken (MI)

I bet the seats are a synthetic plastic material.
More than likely the entire interior of your vehicle is plastic.
Floor mats, arm rests, seat padding, etc.

#20 (**permalink**) 19 May 2005, 02:11 pm

Wow, I never knew others had this problem also. I have a 2005 Civic. And
it's a BIG shock! I have to touch the door frame and >crack< there it goes!
Probably should inform the dealer...

<techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1115944199.628928.241570@z14g2000cwz.googlegr oups.com...
> Many are familiar with the static electricity problem when exiting
> their car. Apparently it has something to do with some of the newer
> tire compounds. I have heard solutions ranging from spraying cloth
> seats with a fabric softener solution to "remembering" to touch the
> metal frame before leaving your car.
> I saw another option that seems much more practical.
> I am wondering if these things actually work.
>
http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private...rth_ground.htm
> If any of you have tried this type of solution please let me know it
> works. Thanks
>

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