>
> Huh?  Why would touching the brake pedal have anything to do with
> discharging static buildup between the car and the ground?  The insulation
> of the tires between the road and the car frame should still be there
> whether the brake is applied or not, unless of course you have Fred
> Flinstone brakes.  I think something totally different was going on than
> you
> think.


Sounds pretty squirrely to me too..

I've measured about 6000V buildup on my truck, against a gas pump body.
Funny thing, nobody seems to worry about that, but your CELLPHONE!!  Oh my!
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