I see this from time to time, especially on riced-out vehicles. A one inch strip of rubber that drags(?) on the ground. What's it all about?

 

maybe there just ****ty cars *shrug*

 

No, it's distinct enough to have been placed there. The rubber strips usually have japanese writing somewhere like it's an aftermarket accesssory.

 

could be an "earthing" strap?

 

supposedly, its to take away the charge on your car so you wont get shocked when you touch it

 

it adds about 50hp, so i hear...

 

for aircraft carrier landings

 

The strip helps reduce overall negative static friction resulting in more air flow. This increased air flow serves two purposes the first being your intake will be able to work better and the second being less resistance while driving at speeds above 45mph. Actually who knows what it does except add power up rice points to your ride.

 

only if they're authentic

 

No no no only if they are fake.

 

Makes your car a grat conductor for lightining.

 

i got one on my car! It eliminates static shocks..I think it looks alright on my car!

 

Will an old belt work?

 

I was thinking of something like that to eliminate the shock everytime I wnt to put gas in, but then I figured these would be better

http://bullsballs.com/

 

Damn pete, I was just about to post the same freakin thing, truck nuts!