Mini Cooper R50–R56 Cup Holder Insert
Wreckers are drying up for the Mini Cooper R50–R56, and when they do have one, its cup holder insert is usually just as brittle as yours. Printing a fresh one solves that. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $18 – $42
- Estimated print time: 2–4 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
Wreckers are drying up for the Mini Cooper R50–R56, and when they do have one, its cup holder insert is usually just as brittle as yours. Printing a fresh one solves that. With your sample on the bench this is a realistic reproduction job.
Why these break
Divider flaps and spring arms snap off. The original was moulded thin to save cents at production volume. That was fine when the plastic was fresh — twenty years on, there's no margin left in it.
How we reproduce them
These take a proper modelling pass: we measure the mounting points and clip geometry from your part, reinforce the known failure point, and verify fit with a test print before the final run.
We print these in PETG. PETG has a little give in it, so it snaps into place like the original and shrugs off the knocks that shattered the old part.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Mini |
|---|---|
| Model | Cooper R50–R56 |
| Year range | 2002–2013 |
| Vehicle / equipment type | Passenger vehicle / ute |
| Common failure mode | Divider flaps and spring arms snap off |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original cup holder insert on the Mini Cooper R50–R56. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Estimated print time | 2–4 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $18 – $42 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years in normal use |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
