As far as the console hitting your knee, try the "center console delete" sold at Suncoast Motorsports (
www.e-partssales.com), I'm a big ass guy and bought this kit (about $125) which takes out the lower dash section (cd/storage area) and replaces it with a plastic molded carpet panel. You would not believe the difference this makes! I was actually thinking of selling my box because I was so uncomfortable, and now I have tons of room.