Have you considered why you need coil overs vs a high end set of shocks/struts? The main benefit with less expensive coil overs will be height adjustment and that isn't really something you'll need to improve your driving skill.

 

Yeah it depends on how much you're tracking and how much experience you have. If you're just getting started then it's fine to try it out with stock suspension or even run dampers such as Koni Yellows if you're only going to the track occasionally, but there's certainly an advantage with being able to tune your car by swapping springs out.

Perhaps keep your eyes peeled for a set of used KWs, Ground Controls, or TCKlines. I picked up a set of GCs for a great price last summer

 

Yeah it depends on how much you're tracking and how much experience you have. If you're just getting started then it's fine to try it out with stock suspension or even run dampers such as Koni Yellows if you're only going to the track occasionally, but there's certainly an advantage with being able to tune your car by swapping springs out.

Perhaps keep your eyes peeled for a set of used KWs, Ground Controls, or TCKlines. I picked up a set of GCs for a great price last summer

It's a dedicated track car it will only see the track and the trailer. For me coilovers are a must as you mention its all about adjustability. As far as experience I've got 5 track days under my belt off and on and before that few years of autocross so still a beginner-ish but not new to it, all my pervious cars have been weekend warriors/track projects this will be my first dedicated track car.

 

Ive seen some good reviews of BC Racing. At $995 they are a good buy IMO. My friend has them and likes them.

 

i think u have installed this year a not so expensive coil-over and your last comment about it was positive IIRC. u are not suggesting that brand?
i have installed BC BR and satisfied after numerous adjustments. installed with primary purpose of raising up the front bumper a bit since getting too much underside scratches (mainly front fender liner. replaced 3x this year) getting up my driveway approach. Note to OP: i don't track.

 

I guess I should clarify "budget" by no means am I referring to $399 coilovers off ebay I just cant justify $2600 ohlins. Maybe once I get better and feel a real need I'll upgrade.

 

I’d go with the sts aka budget kws, bcs, or konis

 

I've been liking my Fortune Auto 500's so far. I got them on scratch and dent for $999 shipped.

 

+1 on the Fortune Auto 500 coilovers. I did a long post about my experience with them in the suspension section:

Fortune Auto 500 Coilovers- Installed, Track and Street...

Disclaimer: These posts will be long, wordy, and full of detailed pictures. It is the type of review I hoped to find when I was researching coilovers. I rarely did. TL;DR crowd need not apply :eeps:. Some of you may already know me from my 330i build thread...

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I have 10-12 track days on them now and I daily drive the car when the weather is nice. I am still very pleased with my choice.

 

I think I'll end up going fortune, kinda lame they don't include swaybar links. I don't really like the "helper springs" on the STs I feel like they are just a gimmick I had some meisterR ClubRace coilovers with them and they were always collapsed just from the weight of my miata cant see how they really helped with anything but taking up space that could have been used on longer main spring.

 

Call BIMMERWORLD and order the ISC,

 

I feel like 70% of all on road coilovers are BC made being sold under various names and colors.