And strangely exactly what I thought too which is why I never bought it until now.
But I spoke to several trusted people online who have it and AMS and all said if you aren't short you are alright. I think they said as long as you are like 5'8" you "should" be alright. I am 6'2" so I should be alright.
I will obviously test fit before I move my gauges, but I think its a great piece and will look way better than my cheap bolt on to the steering column solution.
Here is Hollywood's X with the pod installed, not sure this video shows much for camera angles but he said he has zero issues seeing over it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZHRdq_PIY&hd=1