Downside of our door handles

Elan · 01-09-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MadChemist

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

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!

MadChemist · 01-09-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elan

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.

cooltoy · 01-09-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

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!

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.

SouthArk370Z · 01-09-2014, 10:22 AM

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.

Cheech · 01-09-2014, 10:45 AM

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

Haboob · 01-09-2014, 10:46 AM

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...

Streetlife · 01-09-2014, 12:24 PM

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!

madmike23 · 01-09-2014, 12:25 PM

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.

Elan · 01-09-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

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

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.

my2004Z · 01-09-2014, 02:14 PM

Here are some ideas... IDEAS

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

H2O_Doc · 01-09-2014, 02:17 PM

Problem solved:

Attach before opening door.

Firebase99 · 01-09-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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.

.

Put, put your d I c k on it.

Riptide67 · 01-09-2014, 09:01 PM

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

Shotta · 01-09-2014, 09:10 PM

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.

cooltoy · 01-09-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Put, put your d I c k on it.

You kinky.

01-09-2014, 10:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	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. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

01-09-2014, 10:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cheech Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast / So Cal Posts: 217 Drives: Frontier & Zed Rep Power: 15	My recommendation, take the shock before filling up the gas tank! __________________ Thought for the Day: My wife just stopped and said, "You weren't even listening, were you?" I thought, "That's a pretty weird way to start a conversation."

01-09-2014, 12:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
Streetlife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 466 Drives: 2012 370z Mont/sport Rep Power: 16	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! __________________ Tanabe Medalion Exhaust + Tanabe Y-Pipe, Baker Tuning, K&N Drop-Ins, Z1 Post MAF Tubes, GT-R Button, Nismo Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, CeramiKool Tint 35%, Solar Gard Clearshield Clearbra

01-09-2014, 02:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	Problem solved: Attach before opening door. TerribleONE, my2004Z and Catchin-Z's like this.

01-09-2014, 09:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	I have never had this issue. But it sounds electric...Boogy woogy ooooogyy!!!! Haboob likes this. __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

01-09-2014, 10:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	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...

01-09-2014, 12:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 12	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.

01-09-2014, 02:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	Here are some ideas... IDEAS I imagine lubing up your entire body with petroleum jelly will completely solve the issue!

01-09-2014, 09:10 PM	#29 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	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. __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts

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