I lowered the shifter handle stem by one inch using the Atro Racing Kit. I wanted to keep the shifter nob stock and considered many options. In my opinion lowering the existing handle by one inch is just right. I have attached a pic to provide a perspective of how it shows(click on link).
http://gallery.viperclub.org/showphoto.php/photo/21791/sort/1/cat/500/page/1
http://gallery.viperclub.org/showphoto.php/photo/21791/sort/1/cat/500/page/1