I've seen cars driving around with what looks like a strap dragging on the ground. They look like they should be holding up one side of the fuel tank.

I asked a friend of mine what the story was with his strap dragging on the ground and he told me it eliminated static electricity. He had a big drawn out explanation but I lost interest and went back to my beer.

Anybody else hear of that or see those things?

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1981 300TD "The Green Lantern"
1980 300TD
1983 300D Euro "China Cat"

I never heard of them before. I just did a google search and found these:

http://www.sourcingmap.com/auto-car-anti-static-wrist-strap-ground-wire-led-skull-p-11344.html

http://members.cox.net/ylosk/private/Antistatic/anti_static_strap_earth_ground.htm

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

static shocks getting out of the car, I had almost forgotten, one more thing I dont miss about Ohio winters

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

What about the real shocks that I get when I plug in the block heater when it's wet and touch the bumper or metal things nearby.

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1980 240d
1999 SL500

I remember seeing gas trucks back in the 50`s having a static straps dragging under the truck. I don`t think i see that much anymore.

DEBURGER, plug your cord into the engine block first, then connect the extension cord into your supply source. or you will be dancing a jig in the puddles .

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works