LOTS OF STATIC FROM INTREPID

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Limey, May 19, 2004.

  1. Limey

    Limey Guest

    Hi guys, it's a '96 3.5 Intrepid and on exiting the car the amount of static
    is unreal, I have two 'new' ground straps fitted and you can still see and
    feel a 2 inch static jump as I ground out on the door. Any ideas please.
    TIA.
    Pauly.
     
    Limey, May 19, 2004
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  2. It's not the car's fault, and no amount of extra ground paths will change
    it. I think you're exaggerating by approximately 1.8 inches when you claim
    a "2 inch static jump". Buy some anti-static spray and apply it to your
    car's seats and carpets -- and to your clothes, if necessary.

    DS
     
    Daniel J. Stern, May 19, 2004
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  3. Limey

    Steve B. Guest

    Mix some Downy fabric softener with water 2 parts water one part
    Downey. Use a spray bottle to mist the seats and carpet (test for
    color fast in an inconspicuous area first). Works like a charm though
    you do have to repeat every few months.

    Steve B.
     
    Steve B., May 20, 2004
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  4. Limey

    Limey Guest

    Thanks for the tips , I will definately try it. Oh and I kid you not Daniel,
    it is definately a couple of inches, and is plainly visible when it's dusk
    or darker or in my garage. I even did some research into pyrolisis as I have
    pyrocarbon joints in my left hand, in case they were more conductive than
    good old bone and skin. I'll get some anti static spray tonight. Thanks
    again .
    Pauly.
     
    Limey, May 20, 2004
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  5. Limey

    Art Guest

    Have the tires been replaced? Somehow I remember reading some where that
    some tires cause more car static than others but it could be an urban
    legion.
     
    Art, May 20, 2004
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  6. Limey

    Scott Ehardt Guest

    Neat! An urban legion of static-causing tires!

    Sorry, had to...
     
    Scott Ehardt, May 20, 2004
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