every time i make a hard 90 degree at an intersection at around 40 mph w/ the traction control on, i experience some kind of noise from one of my rear wheels. is it simply the traction control saving me from sliding off the turn?

 

It's the rear differential binding. Change the differential fluid.

 

if you make the same turn with the traction control off and it does not do it, well i think you will figure it out...

rear diff faliures are rare..

beers