GS Transverse Member on RS

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » March 30th, 2008, 6:24 pm

So I got myself a Transverse Member from a GS with the intention of putting it on my RS since I heard my RS should be predrilled and it will bolt on. Underneith my car today I could not find any predrilled holes that it would fit into. I have a 93, is it possible that it is not predrilled on all RS's? I looked at the online shop manual and it shows where it should be mounted (r-26) and I cannot find it. The FAQ v6 to 4cyl said it should fit up. Anyone have any pictures of it mounted or of the holes? Thanks!

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » April 4th, 2008, 5:27 pm

bump... anyone?

jaydog5678 · Post by **jaydog5678** » April 7th, 2008, 8:45 pm

None of the RS crossmembers have the holes drilled for the brace, only the v-6 models.

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » April 7th, 2008, 8:57 pm

I am confused because...

(taken from v6->4cyl swappable parts FAQ)

Transverse Member:

This stamp steel crossmember basically ties the bottom end of the front suspension together. Again Neuspeed and Lightspeed sell a lower front strut bar kit to the Honda owners. (big bucks for this to - no surprise here) the Factory crossmember may not look as cool as a Neuspeed or Lightspeed kit but serves the same function and is a whole lot cheaper. The holes are pre-drilled and tapped on the MX-3RS but Prot�g� and Escort owners may have to break out the drill and a 12mm tap.

hotsiit · Post by **hotsiit** » April 8th, 2008, 5:54 am

...I too pulled a v6 transverse member from the junkyard thinking it would just bolt on to my rs. I never actually checked if it would though.

jaydog5678 · Post by **jaydog5678** » April 8th, 2008, 11:31 am

The FAQ needs to be re-written then because that is not true about the RS model.

mx3autozam · Post by **mx3autozam** » April 8th, 2008, 1:28 pm

Not sure if I am lost on this, but what holes are we talking about? Why are you trying to pot a v6 transverse member on your RS. are you doing a v6 swap or something?

mx3optidrive · Post by **mx3optidrive** » April 22nd, 2008, 7:12 pm

My 95 RS has the holes predrilled and I have the crossmember waiting to be installed, just before my engine and tranny go in.

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » April 22nd, 2008, 10:18 pm

I don't think my 93 has holes predrilled, maybe it was only 94 and 95's? If you get a chance when you install can you snap a picture? That would be very helpful!

mx3optidrive · Post by **mx3optidrive** » April 23rd, 2008, 8:43 am

I will take a couple pics for you. When I get a chance, I will take a pic of the holes too.

Jeff

Post by **Mooneggs** » April 23rd, 2008, 11:58 am

I noticed the same thing when we were working on custommx3's RS... no pre drilled holes, thus we were going to swap the subframe since he is doing a 4cyl > v6 swap.

projectmx · Post by **projectmx** » April 24th, 2008, 9:25 am

not sure why but i have noticed that some RS models have the holes and some don't

Post by **Custommx3** » April 24th, 2008, 9:33 am

Ya it sux you have to swap the entire sub frame if you want the holes. Atleast in the 95 RS. NO way Im drilling those.

Jovian2k · Post by **Jovian2k** » April 24th, 2008, 7:15 pm

Well in that case, I have a GS transverse member for sale!

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