Bracket on top of tunnel by shifter opening

Seems to me that if you hit something hard enough to break the seat loose, having it hit the shifter is the least of your worries!

Maybe more like if you are adjusting the seat forward this braket will keep you from knocking the car into gear?? When I put the seat in I'll do a test. Carpet would lay down better if it wasn't there but for originality I guess I will leave it.