i removed the lower console cover and the shift boot to clean around there, and i've driven the car without it on for a couple of days now. i've noticed that the whole white plastic frame that the shift lever is in moves a little side to side. i can't see any cracks in it, and the bolts are at least finger tight (i haven't tried to fit a wrench in there yet)

is this normal? or should it all be tight and solid?

thanks!

You mean when you are shifting from side to side? Yeah, they are mounted with rubber bushings that allow some movement.

-Doc