I had the same complaint and added a spacer that I think looks allright. Just go to my web page and check it out. You wouldn't have to do it with wood but that is what worked for me. http://www.geocities.com/savinoss/Cars.html
Green 2000 SVT #1166 mods-K&N open air filter & Custom heat shield, Custom y pipe and 30 in resonator,DMD, arm rest heightened http://www.geocities.com/savinoss/Cars.html other cars-89 sable 197000 miles and still going-Wifes car 99 Mystique V6 5 spd