[tweetmeme] About a month ago Michael and I were out driving around and noticed a car with two rubber strips hanging down off its bumper that just barely grazed the road. I asked him what they were and if they had a purpose. He wasn’t sure either, but remembered seeing them in Virginia when he lived there.
I looked it up online. From the pages I’ve read it seems they’re called “Grounding Straps.” The point of them is to ground the car so static electricity can’t build up. They supposedly help prevent car sickness as well. Additionally they were popular so toll takers weren’t shocked then they reached out to cars to collect tolls. They were widely available in the 60’s & 70’s and are making a comeback.
Do any of you know more about these?
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Shocking! UR correct, remember polyester & vinyl can make your hair curl.
And dang it my hair is curly! LOL!
I remember almost every car had these in the 80’s, you’re correct something to do with static, this is the first I’ve seen them in a long time.
I think they’re making a comeback!
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