M22 Cobra Build (MICHIGAN) - Coyote Pedal Dilemma 2.0??

[M22_COBRA]

I spent the weekend putting thermal barrier in the DS foot box. Didn't go too bad. All the other parts that will be installed later in the build are all ready to go.
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I thought it would be best per the recommendation of the forum to get the Coyote pedal installed..... This is where the fun begins. The cutting went fine, I got a little aggressive on the upper ear but not too bad. I may be conservative on the side that nests to the bar on the vehicle inner. Per what others have seen the lower hole lines up, but the upper ear hole is off 3/8", and hitting the shaft, and the inside surface is just touching the inner chassis bar with the circular proud rib. The body is also hitting the foot box pedal cross bar in the front. In the end it very clear the entire thing wants to go up about 1/4". The bracket cant go up without re drilling the fire wall, and the lower (lower is no big deal). The bracket also has no slots (wish they added this) and due to the shape you cant move the upper hole down on bracket more than 1/8" because its into the radius. Dont forget if you too high you cant get the connector on the throttle as the SS master mount will block you.

Sitting here... Trying to figure out the best play.
1. cutting the bar is out.... BAD!
2. Ive see Edward's plate, it has potential but I need some plate stock
3. I could try to slot the hole and cut more off the side at the circular rib
4. Spacers.... not my favorite idea.
5. cut the bracket at the top radius and re weld it a material thickness lower effectively raising the mount and re drilling the lower hole.
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Opinions welcome.