Just bought a 2012 Countryman S with 14,500 miles on it. After 4 days, the clutch went. Dealership had to send it to Allentown Mini for replacement. In the process, I ended up with a 100,000 extended warranty at the dealer's expense, and a new clutch. Pretty happy with the car otherwise. Really my only annoyance with the car is the stupid, small cup holders in front of the gearshift. The left one is in the way for reverse, the right one is in the way for 5th. I was thinking about getting the accessory rail cup holder, but there's the armrest and e-brake. Looking for a better solution. I HAVE to have my coffee when I drive.

 

Welcome to NAM! The cup holder thing seems to be a common complaint, mostly because people say they're too small. There is a retrofit thread on here to upgrade to the 2013 cup holders, which are bigger, but doubt that's what you want. I also found this thread here with people posting alternatives that you might find interesting. Otherwise, if you need anything else for your MINI let me know! Enjoy.

 

thanks very much. I'll check it out.

 

Welcome, nice pic near the lake. #1 mod for countryman = front cupholders 51169811185 and for the rear if you don't have the full center rail section + dual read cupholders.


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-owners-7.html






Dual rear : Two versions , one with and one without front center armrest.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...upholders.html

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...a-12-a-10.html




Thanks

 

I use a tall slim cup, works just fine

 

just ordered the the front cupholders 51169811185. Thanks, ECSTuning. I'll let you know if I have any install question.

 

You are welcome.

 

looks like I must separate the amber plastic lighter bracket from the lighter insert in order to get it into the new cupholder assembly (I was able to force it through the original console with the pieces together) Can't seem to get these two pieces apart. Anyone out there willing to pass on this knowledge. I'm kinda stuck. Thanks in advance.

 

Never mind, just had to use a little force

 

NOW I'm a happy Mini Driver.

 

Awesome, thanks

 

Hey, ECSTuning
I love the new, larger cup holders, but I'd like to get the trim ring for the top that is notched and the rubber bottom circular pads for the cup holders. Could you give me those part #s? I'm looking on the ESCTuning site but don't see them. Thanks for your help.

 

Thanks

Notched ? The trim ring is notched on the insde of the newer cup holders ?

Front insert for newer larger cupholder 51169811184

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51169811184/ X 2

 

I thought I read somewhere that there was a gray trim ring that had notches to match the larger cupholder notch below it. Sometimes when I pull my cup out, it grabs the gray trim ring and pulls it off. Of course I may have dreamt it. I will order the bottom inserts. Thanks

 

Oh, ok, thought you ment lower cup trim.

Notched trim only comes in black. 51169810002


https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51169810002/

 

That's the one. Thanks again!

 

welcome.