On my way to work I was merging on to the freeway and was taking the turn pretty hard. All of sudden the traction control starts kicking in like crazy, but I wasn't even taking it THAT hard. I have taken that turn much harder before, but never had this problem. is something wrong?

 

You must have hit a wet spot!

2003 TwBlue 5AT Sedan, sunroof,
Graphite Leather, splashguards, HKS exhaust,
14 wire Grounding kit, 350Z duct, Stillen CAI
Underbody rear diffusers, Drilled alum pedals

 

hmm..the roads weren't wet at all. it kind of sounded like my front left tire was grinding against my fender or something.

 

That happens to me during Autocrossing if I over brake and the ABS kicks in. It almost sounds like the tires are being ripped off the rims. But if you were accelerating that doesn't make sense.

Base 6MT Silver sedan
Stillen Exhaust
Stillen CAI
Eibach Pro Kit
Eibach Sway Bars