I'm sure it's because of my "electric" personallity, but why is it everytime I step out of my Dodge, it shocks the heck out of me? I've disciplined myself to close the door with the palm of my hand because if I use my fingers it give me one heck of a static shock.

T

 

It's the static charge built up when you slide across the seats. One way to avoid it is while you have your keys in your hand, with your finger on the metal of one of the keys, touch to door with the key. I know it sounds strange, but you won't get the shock. The static will arc from the key and you won't feel anything.

 

Buy leather ;D ;D

 

No matter how many times it happens, it still...shocks me, and I jump like a little girl everytime it happens.

 

Mine does the same thing and every time I do this

 

[quote author=Spark Chaser link=board=5;threadid=7234;start=0#69710 date=1037763638]<br>Mine does the same thing and every time I do this <br>[/quote]<br><br>As well it should, otherwise you'd have nothing to chase .<br><br><br>phox

 

<br><br> Good point<br><br>Course I have days where I get more at work...

 

get those ground straps and hang them off the back bumper!! Kinda like those days in the 70-s and early 80's!!

 

are you gus wearing polyester or silk?

 

I am quite often wearing polyester combat pants... I find that its just better to hold onto something metal while getting out... no more shocks if you keep yourself grounded to the car while you generate the static electricity =P

 

I just have the wife shut my door for me.

 

I bet a quick visit to the commercial electronics store might reveal some anti-static products (like mats) which could help end this. First time I get shocked, that's where I'll be heading.<br><br><br>Sean

 

<br>You guys must be kidding. Never heard of such a thing.

 

<br> Static electricity is created when you slide across the seat to get out. When mine was new it was a bear for creating static lectric. But it's gone for the most part now. Try to lift yourself a little before getting out, and keep your hand on the door as you exit. That way it flows to the door instead of jumping the gap between your hand and door.

 

[quote author=yomitch link=board=5;threadid=7234;start=0#69784 date=1037772866]<br>are you gus wearing polyester or silk?<br>[/quote]<br><br>I don't think I own any polyester or silk.<br>Only cotton for me.<br>Get shocked just about every other time getting out.<br>Used to be few and far between till chill started.<br><br><br>phox