Yes, the bar connects the top of the two front strut towers together. All cars flex. During aggressive driving, the top of the strut towers can shift due to the force exerted by the wheels pushing them side to side during cornering and to a lesser extent front to back during acceleration and heavy braking.
You will notice a more stable feel during aggressive driving when the strut towers are tied together. The effect should be even more noticable when the convertible comes out. I have owned two convertibles/roadsters and the cowl flexing is very visible just crossing a railroad track at low speeds.
2003 Almond GT AutoStick, body colored rear splash guards and hood struts, chrome gear shift, AC, and vent knobs.
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