Kinivo BTC 480 Bluetooth adaptor mount for Mini R56

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My kid has a unique privilege of owning a 2008 Mini Cooper, which comes equipped with a Harmon Kardon stereo system that lacks Bluetooth hands-free functionality. Recently, he purchased a Kinivo BTC Hands-Free Bluetooth Adaptor, allowing him to stream music from his phone and take calls through the car's audio system. The problem we encountered was finding a suitable location to mount the control unit's long electric string, somewhere easily accessible while driving without cluttering the dashboard with more cables. After considering various options, I decided to design an adaptor that fits snugly into the driver-side cup holder in the centre console. The excess wiring can be coiled and stored inside the adaptor, with the leads neatly exiting at the rear to connect with the AUX input socket beneath the centre front console and the cigarette lighter socket for power. The only materials needed apart from the chosen filament are 15mm x 4mm Neodymium magnets, which can be easily sourced from E-bay or Amazon. There are three versions of this adaptor: a plain one, another with a recessed Mini logo, and a third with an embossed logo. While the logo is barely visible when the adaptor is fitted to the car, it looks great when removed. I printed another version in Black PLA, as the Blue seemed uncool by comparison.