mine is in the same spot,but it sits flush, and it doesnt ever move. maybe you could just do a better job?!!?

i guess we can't all be dremel gods theresa

also i have the knob that you were talking about too, but i hate red stiching so its black, and i got it from handaaccessories.com. i did have to cut and weld the shift lever though, as this knob is way taller than the stock 4g knob.