Take an actylene torch & heat the shift lever a few inches above the tower. Put a slight bend to the right in the lever. Bend it enough to move the knob to the right a few inches but not enough to make it obvious that you made the bend. It won't take much to give you a few more inches of wiggle room.

Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.