type 44 crossmember

[John Cassidy/Sallyann Mulcahy <jcasidy@uswest.net>]

does anyone know if the crossmember on the type 44 is important?  I am
having a regular bitch getting the stebro dual exhaust on my 91 200q to
not rattle on it.  there is so much give to the motor mounts (new) that
there is just not enough clearence to fit the pipes without rattle under
hard acceleration.  The crossmember has been bent from bottoming at some
point in the car's history, so if it is essential, I'll probably need a
new one.

Any tips?

TIA

John Cassidy
2 drivers
40 valves
2 quattros