For you non-believers out there. Here are a few quick pics...sorry for the rest of the mess. If you are wondering the cup holder area still slides and stops just short of the shifter. At first the armrest seemed a little high but with the armrest slid forward it is just right to rest your arm and shift. In all it was not a bad project and I have some ideas if anyone else is going to attempt it that may save some time and head aches. Let me know what you think.
Mods so far:
Ridgeline center console (the first I know of), Panasonic in dash AM/FM/CD/GPS/DVD, Back-up camera, Forward camera, and intensions for many more.
Thanks to all EOC members for ideas and encouragement!!