[cambnaz]

I have a lot of confident after I read most of the posts here with the H&R spring upgrade.

I want to share my photos, experiences and hopefully it will help other as well.

Front wheel drop 1.5' and rear 1.3'

[cambnaz]

I found the rims on the website and verify that it is fit with the Xdrive.

Beyern Spartan 20x10 et35 5x120 - Square setup for Xdrive (all rims are the same size)

[cambnaz]

It turns out that Front rim was too big and unable to move when I tighten the lug bolts.

I ordered 5mm spacers to help push out the wheel away from the knuckle. It is enough to clear it.

5mm spacers come with extend lug bolts 33mm

*****UPDATE*******

I was having vibration because the 5mm spacer doesn't come with the hubcentric. They only make it 10mm spacer and up.
I used the VAC hub extender to help with the vibration. I got the VAC hub extender E8x/E9x from another guy in this post that confirmed it is fitted with F10. It was 1mm bigger so I have to file it out to fit the bore.

VAC hub extender E8x/E9x - inner size is 67mm
VAC hub extender E38/E46 - inner size is 66mm

******Update*******

I end up with 10mm spacer with hub centric for the front wheels. The looks even more aggressive. No more touching the wheels. :-)

[cambnaz]

After a 20 miles ride, I took out the front wheel to check again. It has a tiny scraped on the knuckle but it should be ok. I'm happy with the 5mm spacers.

Next step, like everyone else here recommended wait for a week until the spring settle before go do the alignment.

[CanadianTSi]

I didn't think you could fit a 10" Rim in the front. Good to know! Did you install the springs yourself?

[cambnaz]

Originally Posted by CanadianTSi

I didn't think you could fit a 10" Rim in the front. Good to know! Did you install the springs yourself?

My buddy helped me with the spring installation.

The two fronts a bit tricky but the rear so simple to replaced.

[CanadianTSi]

I'm thinking of doing it myself on my xi. What has to be done in the front with the awd sytem? Thanks

[cambnaz]

Originally Posted by CanadianTSi

I'm thinking of doing it myself on my xi. What has to be done in the front with the awd sytem? Thanks

The front, take out two upper controller arm. One join. Three top on the spring

The rear, one bolt and three top spring that underneath the rear speaker. Have someone step down the rotor to remove the spring. Took 10-15 min each. (Easy)

Please make sure have good very jack and jack stands.

This video will help you as well.