BMW Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Scoop Horizon Blue

BMW Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 Air Inlet Grille Bonnet Hood Scoop Horizon Blue in Horizon Blue Metallic A93 is an original body component designed for versions with the characteristic "scoop" on the engine hood. This used, factory-made component allows you to maintain a consistent look for the front of the car and restore proper airflow to the engine bay after damage or wear of the original part.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: P0430302-HB
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0430302
• Substitutable numbers: 2757697, 51132757697, 2751736, 51132751736, 0430302, 51130430302
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - A93
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the air inlet

The presented air inlet for the hood is dedicated to Mini Cooper S models of the R55, R56, and R57 generations, equipped with the characteristic opening in the engine hood. This element is responsible for directing airflow into the engine bay area, while also playing an important stylistic role, emphasizing the sporty character of the S version.

Thanks to the preservation of factory geometry and mounts, the inlet ensures proper fitment with the hood and stable seating in the original mounting points. This solution is particularly beneficial for accident repairs or restoring the car to a factory-like condition after modifications.

Color and matching of Horizon Blue Metallic A93 paint

The inlet is finished in Horizon Blue Metallic A93 paint, used by the factory in Mini vehicles. Thanks to this, for cars in the same shade, it is possible to maintain color consistency without the need for immediate painting, which reduces the time and cost of repair.

When renovating the bodywork in this color, the element can serve as a base for potential polishing or refreshing of the coating, ensuring an aesthetic final effect and good visual matching to the remaining body panels.

Assembly and performance characteristics

As a part coming from the original Mini production line, the inlet retains factory mounting points and a shape tailored to the hood of Cooper S R55/R56/R57 models. This facilitates installation in workshop conditions and minimizes the risk of problems with body lines or gaps between elements.

In practice, this means that after proper seating and tightening of the mounts, the inlet creates a uniform line with the hood, without the need for additional adjustments or modifications. This is particularly important for precise body and paint repairs, where the repeatability of factory shapes counts.

Benefits of using an original Mini inlet

• maintaining the consistent styling of the car's front characteristic of the Cooper S version,
• factory fitment to the hood of R55, R56, and R57 models without interfering with the structure,
• original Horizon Blue Metallic A93 paint as a base for further painting work or operation,
• possibility of restoring proper airflow in the engine hood area.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body zone in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as inlets, grilles, or covers, check the available parts in the Other Mini category.

Technical support and knowledge about sports versions

For a comparison of technical solutions used in sports variants of cars, including air intake, braking systems, and chassis, it is worth familiarizing yourself with materials regarding other brands from the performance segment. A good point of reference may be an article describing the differences between standard and sports versions available in the offer of premium manufacturers – details can be found in the text Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

Why it is worth choosing used Mini components

In the case of the Mini Cooper S body, using a used, original air inlet allows you to combine cost control with maintaining a factory look. This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs where both aesthetics and compliance with the vehicle's original specification matter.

If you want to learn more about the subject of selecting used components for this model, as well as typical faults and ways to limit them, the guide Used car parts for Mini Cooper – a way for style and savings, which discusses practical aspects of operation and replacement of elements in these cars, may be helpful.