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Old 08-14-2012, 07:07 PM   #1
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Strange Quirks

These aren't so much complaints but rather strange things I've noticed about the car. I was curious if anyone else noticed as well.

The first one is that bug love the car. I'm not talking about bugs loving to go splat on the bumper, but bugs just loving the car itself. Every time come out to my car there will be like a dozen bugs just chilling on the paint lol... One morning I came out to my car after a rain and I noticed dead ants in the droplets of water on the roof of my car. Anyone else experience this?

The last thing is the static electricity. Every time I get out of my car and go to close the door I get a massive zap. These aren't small zaps either, they're fairly shocking. I get shocked probably 3 times a week and the catch me off guard every time. It must be the fabric or something... funny this is that my passengers don't get shocked.
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Old 08-14-2012, 07:24 PM   #2
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In regard to the bugs --

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11445

May not be your exact problem though..
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I remember reading about his gnat problem but the bugs aren't entering the vehicle. It seems like they just enjoy hanging out on the paint.
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Yeah, I've noticed bugs chilling out on mine too.

No issues with static, though, but it's really humid here now. Might be different in the winter.
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I remember reading about his gnat problem but the bugs aren't entering the vehicle. It seems like they just enjoy hanging out on the paint.
Are you using a nice wax? Some of the ingredients tend to attract insects.
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Maybe try holding the door frame as you get out of the car. It might discharge the static you build up as you slide off the seat
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Are you using a nice wax? Some of the ingredients tend to attract insects.
Nope, it only has Opticoat on it right now.
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Maybe try holding the door frame as you get out of the car. It might discharge the static you build up as you slide off the seat
It's the door frame that's giving me the shock. As I go to close the door I get the zap. I've always had leather seats though, never had seats with fabric quite as soft as these. I'm surprised no one else gets shocked.
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These aren't so much complaints but rather strange things I've noticed about the car. I was curious if anyone else noticed as well.

The first one is that bug love the car. I'm not talking about bugs loving to go splat on the bumper, but bugs just loving the car itself. Every time come out to my car there will be like a dozen bugs just chilling on the paint lol... One morning I came out to my car after a rain and I noticed dead ants in the droplets of water on the roof of my car. Anyone else experience this?

The last thing is the static electricity. Every time I get out of my car and go to close the door I get a massive zap. These aren't small zaps either, they're fairly shocking. I get shocked probably 3 times a week and the catch me off guard every time. It must be the fabric or something... funny this is that my passengers don't get shocked.
What color is the car?
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What door frames? This cars are frameless?
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I have walked into a spider web the last 2 mornings going to my car. I haven't noticed a lot of bugs though.

Haven't been shocked once in the FR-S, and I got shocked exactly as you describe in my previous car getting out nearly every time. It was a good strong shock too.
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It's the door frame that's giving me the shock. As I go to close the door I get the zap. I've always had leather seats though, never had seats with fabric quite as soft as these. I'm surprised no one else gets shocked.
I get shocked every time I get out of the car. EVERY TIME. I usually get laughed at by my passenger because it's audible.
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What color is the car?
The car is white. It's almost as if they're mesmerized by the paint. I go to shoo them away and they just sit there. Not sure how ants ended up on the roof though...
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