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Bracers.STL
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BracersLeft.STL
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Material plan
PETG / ASA

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Starting setup
25% infill

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Final totals
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Cup Holders

Audi Dash Cupholder Repair Bracers

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2 hosted model files

STL

Material start

PETG or ASA for durability in a car environment

Saved part guidance

Strength start

20-30% infill for strength without excess weight

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Orientation / supports

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Exact totals

Slice for grams + time

Model geometry and final settings determine both

Vehicle exposure

High cabin heat — validate PETG or choose ASA/ABS

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Description

Note: I have been told that some of my models do not come out the right size on certain programs. The proper length for these is 2 inches. If it is not 2 inches in your software, please scale the whole object to meet that length. This is a simple set of bracers for the flimsy fold out cup holders in older model audis. These are only useful for cup holders which have cracked plastic where the back of the cup holder armature connects into the socket, causing the whole cup holder to bend downward when a heavy drink is placed in it. This video does a better job explaining how to remove and disassemble the cup holder than I can with words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPfmNJk1UXk He is solving a different problem, but the disassemble and reassembly are useful. Credit goes to its creator, I am not responsible for the video. Once the cupholder assembly is removed from the sleeve, you will see where the cracks in the armature are (I will include photos above). These bracers are intended to be glued down over the cracked area and distribute the load to the rear of the assembly (use gorilla glue and clamps to make sure the bond is strong and the pieces are flush). If you get glue in the small cutout area where there is a pivot hole, make sure you clear the glue from that joint or you risk inhibiting the unfolding action of the cupholder (can be cleared with a knife after the glue is dry, gorilla glue can just be picked off). Once clamped for at least 12 hours, and left to rest another 12 hours, reassemble the unit and put it back in your car. If you print in black you can't even tell they are there. The bracers as a pair are rated for 4lbs which is 64oz of water. After installing them on my dash cup holder, I have successfully held a 32oz drink without any flex. The two rear cup holders, and the in dash cup holder all have the same design and can use this bracer. I don't know what models or years were the same, but I have a 2001 A6 which is what I based the models on.

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Updated Aug 10, 2026

Originally published on thingiverse.com by (rundmcarlson) · License: CC BY

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