I actually pulled my console off again last weekend and double-triple checked to make sure nothing was wonky down there.
Again, the conclusion was the same, the shift mechanism and the cable sleeve "stays" are a contiguous unit. You could, if the cables and sleeves were long enough, unbolt this unit, bring it to your computer and shift the car while reading this with NO change in shift throw.
I'm still waiting on my machined aluminum spacers to replace the washer stack.
