idk how i didn't see this thread earlier! but yes yes yes , fuck yes!!!
option one, DO IT.
my only other idea would be to make a little indent in hte center of the armrest, with a little rubber pad. so you have a place to put your phone or something like it, so it doesn't have to be under the arm rest because idk where else you could put it in the car?
kind of like this, so the rest of the armrest is padded but the center has a small indented area? idk if there is enough room on such a small armrest, or if you're have to beef it up, and make it a bit thicker and wider, i know i wouldn't mind if it was a bit bigger. just an idea.
regardless i love it so far and will def buy option 1.
this is a cadillac escalade armrest, i know they are much wider and bigger but this is just a picture to illustrate my point.