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1. Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: richard.arnold@juno.com
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 06:39:55 -0600
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 get
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00204.html (8,195 bytes)

2. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Arnold Molloy <a.j.molloy@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 08:11:41 -0500
There used to be available a "static discharge" strap made of high carbon rubber that was attached to the chassis and would make contact with the ground when the vehicle came to a stop. Haven't seen
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00205.html (9,017 bytes)

3. RE: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Hans Duinhoven <H.Duinhoven@simac.nl>
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 14:12:35 +0100
An off-topic subject: an off-topic suggestion: hit a metal fence with Vicky before getting out. Have a nice weekend! Cheers, Hans '71 BGT
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00206.html (9,181 bytes)

4. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: TravelMW@ix.netcom.com
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 07:21:17 -0600
I read of the same problem recently in a newspaper column. Seems the tire makers are using less carbon black in tires these days. The carbon black, being an excellent conductor, was very good at grou
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00208.html (9,164 bytes)

5. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: "William M. Gilroy" <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 08:41:32 -0500
My wife's car does this all the time, since day one. Two solutions, one is it move to a humid climate, but that is a bit drastic. The second solution and the one I use is to touch the key to the door
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00210.html (8,958 bytes)

6. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Tim Nagy <nagy@duq.edu>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 08:38:56 -0500
How about those old rubber static strips that people used hang pff their rear bumper? Tim
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00211.html (9,234 bytes)

7. RE: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Conley" <swconley@foxinternet.net>
Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 07:37:15 -0800
The SO's vehicle ('93 Mazda 626) has a anti-static strip inside the door handle so when you get out you touch the strip and voila'...no shock. Don't know where you would get one for "Vicky" perhaps a
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00214.html (9,279 bytes)

8. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: dwilkins@wcta.net (Don Wilkins)
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 15:53:30 GMT
Actually when you put your hand on the door you are not "grounding yourself". All you need to do to eliminate (not cure) the problem is to remember to have your hand on some metal part of the car as
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00215.html (9,200 bytes)

9. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 13:17:58 +0000
Most of the auto spares 'chain' stores sell the 'drag along the road behind you' variety of anti-staic strap here. Other may do so but these stores are the only ones that include them in their catalo
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00301.html (8,110 bytes)

10. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Tab Julius <tab@penworks.com>
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 17:32:43 -0500
Wondering - does this act as a crude ground, or just a static discharge? If it's a crude ground, are you now vulnerable if hit by lightning? :)
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00340.html (8,480 bytes)

11. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 20:44:16 +0000
Nothing crude about it :-) Static discharge only - it is a carbonised bit of rubber/plastic. Eric '68MGB MkII (resting until next race season)
/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00359.html (7,916 bytes)

12. Re: Off Topic -- Static Electricity (score: 1)
Author: "Paul Willcox" <limes3@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 09:06:26 EST
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/html/mgs/1999-11/msg00360.html (7,520 bytes)


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