Downside of our door handles
 

Well guys, lately I have been getting some major static electricity shocks every time I get out of the car and touch the door handle. Some so bad that it makes me curse out loud. I've also noticed it gets worse in the colder months. I think our cars are much worse than other models as we have those metal handles.

Lately I have been locking the door with the FOB to avoid touching the door handle because that shock can be painful! Anyone else sharing my woes? Anyway to make it better? I'm so tired of getting zapped! :icon14:

get new/different shoes :roflpuke2:

Its with all cars that have good grounding, just today at work i was shocked to the point where i saw a huge spark followed by huge pain.

Try touching the car with the back of your hand or other body part that isn't packed with pain receptors before grabbing the handle with your fingers.

If it's you building up the charge and not the car, then different shoes may help.

Low humidity (Winter) exacerbates the problem.

And somehow this didn't go in my thread...

Local cops around her use 370s as tasers.

That was my initial thought too.

There definitely should be a recall for this

The fix:


http://car.brando.com/prod_img/zoom/CKEYC000400.jpg

Well, if your battery ever gives up the ghost, just run jumper cables to each door and rub the roof like you were back in your adolescence.

LMFAO :roflpuke2:


-M-

Har har har! :tup:

No but it's really gotten annoying. I think I am going to fabricate some door handle condoms and maybe, just maybe it will solve my problem. Will be on sale later this week.

Does Plastidip help?

I get shocked less from my Z then I do my Taurus and my Z handles are plastidipped.

The problem is being caused by different potentials. Just got to lower your potential. Touch the ground before touching the car.

Odd. I've never been accused of having much potential.

Both feet are on the ground before I even touch the handle. I though dipping the handles would help but I can't go through with it just to avoid a small zap. I used to valet and most cars, it rarely occurred. The Z seems to enjoy causing me pain!

Your shoes are an insulator (doesn't pass a charge easy), bare skin would need to touch the ground. Love hurts, right.

It's the synthetic materials used in the car. Some cars are really bad - my Cecilia was the same, and some are not - wife's Edge.

There are many anti-static/anti-cling products available that may help if the charge is being built up when you slide around in the seat. If the charge is because of air rushing across the car body, I don't see a good solution, but I'm no expert.

My recommendation, take the shock before filling up the gas tank! :)

Nope.

I regret to inform you that it is not the door handles' fault.

However, I would suggest touching the door handle before you fill up with gas, just in case...

Never had that problem. I love the door handles on the 350Z and the 370z, wouldn't want it any other way, very unique, innovative, and gorgeous! :happydance:

How about just closing the door with your leg or butt and then lock with your remote?

You can also keep your left hand on the metal body as you get out.

Static is mostly from your clothes when you get out of the car. It happens more often with lower humidity in the winter months. Luckily, in southern California, one can wear shorts pretty much year round. My leg touches the rocker panel when I get out- just so I can ground myself. I hate static electricity.

But I'm sooooooooo lazy. I have to reach all the way in my pocket. Nah that's what I have been doing because I'm really tired of getting zapped. I guess it's all my fault then. :icon14:

Here are some ideas... IDEAS

I imagine lubing up your entire body with petroleum jelly will completely solve the issue! :icon18:

Problem solved:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/10/enurugap.jpg
Attach before opening door.

Put, put your d I c k on it.

I have never had this issue. But it sounds electric...Boogy woogy ooooogyy!!!!

I have static shock phobia.

You DO NOT need to buy anything, here is what works 100%.

Open your door then before touching even 1 foot to the ground make sure your hand is touching metal, I usually just grab the window pillar, then put your foot down.

Congratulations, you are now discharged and didn't feel a thing.

You kinky.

I've gotten to the point where i touch a key, any key to the car first to discharge the electricity. I don't think it's our car. It's just the cold dry air. I'm getting zapped at work all the time. I work in an old building with those godawful indoor/outdoor carpets and I get painful zaps all day long.

:shakes head:You Z owners are F&%#ed up.

Pfft. It's just those two.

I don't have any problems. With the car anyways.

Why don't you just touch another part of the car with the back of your hand or literally ANY other part of your body before you go for the handle.

He would get the same shock. The trick is touching metal (or painted body work) before you touch foot to ground, from that point you are golden and donesnt matter where you touch or how, you will not get zapped.

stop dragging your feet, take real steps


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I have that phobia too hence why I made a thread. I really do appreciate the suggestions.

So far:
1. Lube myself up
2. Touch my wiener to the car
3. Touch my hand to the metal prior to stepping on the ground.

#2 it is! :tup:

Not sure...i will try!

If you're like most dudes, you'll end up doing the following:

1. Lube yourself up
2. Touch your wiener
3. Repeat step 2 with promptness and vigor.

You'll not make it into your car with any series of steps involving your ding-ding and Kentucky jelly or other friction reducing product (including Royal Purple on your Royal Scepter). It is just too easy to get distracted, even if you are fleeing zombies. You'll start of "Oh no! Zombies!!!!", but end up at step 2 thinking "Heyyyy! My pee-pee! Yeaaa pee-pee!"