So i wanted some honest opinions, but regardless i think i'm going to go this route. Below are some sketchup pictures of my design as well.
Instead of redoing the whole dash to do a push button start im going to use that annoying blank placard in the center console. Probably a small (height) but wide (diameter) spring to keep the button up with a pin that goes through a small hole (in the placard) to do the actual "work."
I haven't gotten all the things worked out in my head but i think its on its way.
