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Mxyzptlk February-23rd-2002 06:56 PM

My P5, My Stun Gun
 
Every day since I have had my P5 (2 weeks) I have been shocked when getting out. Last nite it was so strong that I wasn't touching the car but I saw the bolt of electricity shootout from the door to my hand as I was about to close her. Damn thing hurts.

craigrrrp February-23rd-2002 07:31 PM

huh now that i think about it get shocked every time i get out of the car...i just thought it was my explosive personality....but i guess not:( .....oh well just think of it as a anti theft device...lol

protetype February-23rd-2002 08:13 PM

my 2000 dx does that everytime i get out. i got used to it a while ago. i just tap it with my arm before i touch the door. used to annoy the hell out of me, but like i said, got used to it.

protetype February-23rd-2002 09:14 PM

i always figured that maybe it had something to do with all the accessories and shit people run, from the grounds to the body metal. ::shrug::

azrakain February-24th-2002 12:41 AM

I have never been shocked, but as my friends get out of the car they always complain....one now tries to avoid it and it pisses him off cuz he still gets shocked. Any of your passengers complain or ever get shocked??

rowan February-24th-2002 02:20 AM

i get shocked all the time... even in my appartment!
guess it's time for a humidifier.

nightowl February-24th-2002 02:32 AM

ya i get shocked every time i get out of my P5 too :dunno:

SpaR/Ticus February-24th-2002 02:35 AM


Originally posted by Protege Menace


:laugh: It doesnt matter what kind of car, its static electricity, and is more prominent in winter when the air is dryer. When you slide on your seat to get out, it creates electricity stored in yoru body, reach for the metal door ZAP:laugh:


Yep....in the last month or so I've been getting nailed getting out of my car. Where's that warm weather!

YellowPR5 February-25th-2002 07:03 AM

Zap!!
 
Yeah, the shock is annoying, but you do get used to it. My girlfriend and I get shocked every time (She usually gets shocked worse than I do). I just rest my arm on the door as I get out so it doesn't shock me as bad.

tresdos3 February-25th-2002 07:26 AM

yep..me and my wife get shocked everytime:rant: ..im thinking of using an antistatic rubber thingy...but then again...maybe not:p

ZoomZoomH February-25th-2002 09:19 AM

here's a little trick to ground yourself before getting out of the car:

when you get out of the car, once you open the door, grab onto the A pillar and pull yourself out of the seat, make sure you keep your hand on the A pillar before stepping onto the ground. By grabbing the A pillar you release the static charge you built up while you were sitting in the driver's seat.

I believe it's the fabric of our seats that makes us so easily charged!!


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