I have found that making sure I keep contact with the door as I get out of
the car keeps the sparks away.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
----- Original Message -----
From: <richard.arnold@juno.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 05, 1999 7:39 AM
Subject: Off Topic -- Static Electricity
> OK, I know this is off topic, but....
>
> The BarcaLounger on Wheels ('86 Ford Crown Vickie) has developed some
> shocking behavioral problems, literally.
>
> Over the last couple of months (as the weather gets drier), I develop a
> charge of what I assume is static electricity which discharges when I get
> out and put my hand on the door (grounding myself). This occurs whether
> it was a short or long drive (five minutes to an hour or longer), but
> doesn't happen during damp weather.
>
> I'm a little tired of getting zapped, but have never ran into this
> problem before. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Rich
> Council Bluffs, Iowa
>
> '74.5 RB MGB "Miss Maggie"
> '79 Midget "Miss Molly"
> '86 Ford Crown Victoria LTD "BarcaLounger on Wheels"
>
> richard.arnold@juno.com or rdarnold@neonramp.com
>
>
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