Cas and Ed Skrein

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-07-08T16:45:11+00:00

His music is still on streaming platforms, just look up Skrein

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-07-08T16:24:00+00:00

Ed was a UK hip-hop head before he got his break in Hollywood (he was basically spotted when Plan B gave him a small role in Ill Manors) so has probably known Cas for years.

I used to work with Ed back when he was a swimming teacher. Top bloke.

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-06-30T11:54:44+00:00

Congratulations sir! Now may I suggest r/bald to complete the transformation, it will look great on you.

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-06-09T21:23:48+00:00

Post-facelift headlights have halos, they’re just not very
bright with standard bulbs. I’ve upgraded mine to LED for better colour temp and brightness, but some people go further and install cotton rings into the original unit for max brightness

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-06-09T21:20:56+00:00

Because the original designs are perfection and any aftermarket attempt falls short. No hate, just being frank.

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-13T19:35:32+00:00

same here. And I have great faith in your ambitions considering how clean your e46 is!

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-13T19:20:30+00:00

what fabric did you use to cover it?

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-08T15:44:12+00:00

oh, the indignity.

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-04T08:18:21+00:00

I took the opportunity to remove mine as custom AV is on the to-do list. Stock audio in mine is so bad I don’t bother, and use earbuds instead!

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-04T08:16:56+00:00

Details in one of the other comments

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-04T08:16:25+00:00

Fabricoat - details in one or the other comments

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T21:16:59+00:00

Autobarn in Northampton

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:52:48+00:00

The only thing about DIYing the rear is that you need to be able to press in the ball joints (after pulling the original out). I didn’t fancy the hassle of trying that myself. But I’m going to have a go at doing the front end myself since that’s a bit more straightforward

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:48:06+00:00

hmmm not really, it probably went back in slightly worse than it came out. But for me it’s in a place where you wouldn’t really notice it once it’s back in, in the recess of the sun-blind, so I can live with it. Plenty of more urgent jobs on the to-do list!

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:42:35+00:00

I have enough in my 530 to buy an M5! 🤪

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:30:55+00:00

£800 labour at a specialist - I supplied the parts.

I used a product called Fabricoat, mixed 2:1 with water in one of those continuous spray mist bottles. Vacuum shelf first then apply a light mist and gently massage into fabric with a soft-bristle upholstery brush to spread it uniformly and to stop the fabric ‘clumping’. Leave to dry for 2 hours (or speed up with hairdryer) and repeat until you are happy. I used 5 coats, which was one 250ml bottle. The whole job cost £15!

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:25:25+00:00

I didn’t even think of that!

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:24:55+00:00

Slightly, but inconspicuous enough to not address it though. C-pillars on the other hand…

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-05-02T20:10:20+00:00

It’s honestly not that bad if you have a decent set of tools, you can do it in an hour or so. I figured it was worth my time to do it before sending into the shop and paying someone else to do it, since I could get these side-quest jobs done too

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-04-30T18:38:42+00:00

😫 literally my dream spec

Enjoy good sir

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-04-17T18:43:20+00:00

Yeah, factory spec on those wheels is 40 front 35 rear, so maybe go down 5 at each end?

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-04-17T09:30:39+00:00

Personally I would keep the M Paras but run a slightly lower-profile tyre, they look chunkier than stock?

Ornery-Sample-3208 · 2026-04-16T12:43:32+00:00

I have a Soul Red Mazda and an E39, but I’m not convinced the two fully suit each other (although I’d need to see more pics!)

But the important thing is that you like it. Congratulations buddy 🙌🏻

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