My 1998 Volvo S70 has been making an audible whirring/grinding noise when driving and braking. It's intermittent (though lately, it's been happening daily), unable to replicate reliably, occurs when driving at slower speeds (less than 35 mph), and occurs multiple times within the first 15 minutes or so of turning the car on and driving. No dashboard lights have shown up and the mechanic can't replicate the problem or figure out what's happening. What's going on? (additional details inside)
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posted by lea724
on May 16, 2013 -
6 answers
Everything I am reading about ice skating raves about what a wonderful workout it is and how you will develop a core-o'steel and burn no end of calories! How true is that, really, for the beginner?
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posted by tel3path
on Mar 20, 2013 -
17 answers
Why do anti-lock brake systems [seem to] work so much better than traction control systems on modern sedans?
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posted by Juffo-Wup
on Feb 8, 2013 -
15 answers
I need a "medium-build" adhesive to glue some fairly small (5mm) plastic components to each other, and my usual glues aren't useful here.
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posted by aramaic
on Jan 16, 2013 -
8 answers
Looking for an adhesive that can bond silcon rubber to ABS. Being able to fill small gaps would be a plus
posted by Raybun
on Jun 28, 2012 -
11 answers
I need some advice for exercises at the GYM that focus on Abs and Biceps/Triceps that don't duplicate or harm by other workout.
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posted by bleucube
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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I am softer than I'd like in the belly area and have been for quite some time. Please tell me what has worked for you to "lose your gut!" I'm a 30-year-old male. More possibly important details inside.
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posted by st starseed
on Jan 25, 2011 -
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What's the best way for me to gain a bit of muscle, without losing my six-pack? I'm skinny and would like to fill out a little bit. I keep getting advice that I have to eat a lot in addition to working out. The next part is silly, but please bear with me: I like having a six-pack. What are your personal experiences with going from skinny to athletic while trying to keep your ab definition? I'm a guy.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 3, 2010 -
8 answers
AbFilter: Any tried-and-true core exercises which won't aggravate a sore (recovering-from-injury) lower back?
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posted by slab_lizard
on Mar 7, 2010 -
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I have great six-pack abs when I concentrate on flexing them. But while walking around relaxed, my stomach looks only slightly better than "average" (or worse if I've recently eaten :P). To fix this, purely for vanity purposes, do I need (a) more cardio; (b) more ab exercises; (c) diet changes; (d) something else?
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Feb 3, 2010 -
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I need help figuring out how to achieve the following goals without the use of a gym: 1) Getting a six pack. 2) Getting bigger shoulders (they don't need to be that much bigger, just enough so they show when my arms are at my sides. I'm pretty close already.)
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posted by Pseudology
on Aug 26, 2009 -
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Is it dangerous and/or damaging to my car to drive with a malfunctioning ABS module?
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posted by Dilemma
on Jul 30, 2009 -
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How do I tell whether a 2000 Toyota Celica GTS has ABS brakes or not? I'm buying used, and the owner isn't sure.
posted by ssnickerer
on May 10, 2009 -
16 answers
Abs Diet vs. Hacker's Diet: what's the truth? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to lose weight because both claim to be "common sense" approaches (and they make sense upon reading), but they contradict greatly on large aspects. Also, a question about protein powders...
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posted by Zeker
on Aug 4, 2008 -
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I'm an ignorant person when it comes to cars, so this is a pretty dumb question. I own a 2007 PT Cruiser which has no anti-lock brakes. It skids like crazy, and got me into a minor accident. Is there any way I can get add anti-lock breaks to it?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Jun 13, 2008 -
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HealthFilter: Why do I wake up with a dull ache in my abdomen (diaphragm area)?
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posted by cadge
on Aug 12, 2007 -
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When I work my abs a lot, I get little mini shaky spasms, similar to what your muscles do after lifting, except they last for a while, say 24 hours, give or take, as opposed to up to two hours or so after weightlifting. Does this happen to you too? Is it common?
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posted by dame
on Jun 15, 2007 -
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You're parked at the lights with your foot on the brake pedal. Someone rear-ends you. Does the ABS trigger?
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posted by twine42
on Aug 21, 2006 -
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I want abs. I'm 5'8", 134lbs. I've never worked out and don't have time for a gym. Basically I'm looking for a good routine that I can do in, say, 15min a morning that will strengthen my abs and, if possible, give some visible definition. Right now I have a small belly. I've heard mixed things about crunches. Anyone have a good routine that meets my needs? I'd like to see results in a month or two.
posted by Grod
on Aug 3, 2004 -
19 answers
Vanity is fun! Ok I want a six-pack like those sexy beasts in magazines. I did a lot of research hoping that I'd find a wealth of information. Unfortunately the most I can find on usenet and
Prescription Exercise is geared toward building strength, not that cut look. Most other information I found says all the situps can't help you if your body fat is not 5-6% (apparently that's really
low, ahd how to measure
body fat). So lacking any other clear sources, anyone here have experience with abs? Do they just magically appear at 5-6% body fat? If you work them out is that when the appear?
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posted by geoff.
on Mar 18, 2004 -
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