the carpet below the console - problem is, I helped a friend replace his shift knob, boot, and e-brake boot tonight, and there isn't any carpet under there. Just a little insulation (that is not really soft at all - pretty much looked like OEM DynaMat). I'd be worried about the vibration and such resting the unit like that. I do think it looks pretty damn good though, and is a good idea, just may need a little better cushion underneath.