I wouldn't worry about Panhard rod, but put in track day not race pads. They will warm up quicker. Make sure the new tyres have 100 km on the so that they are free of the coating put in new tyres. EBC yellow stuff brake pads are good, don't use the greenstuff ones. Hope you have a harness not a seatbelt, you are much safer with a six point harness. I would also buy a HANS device if your helmet already has HANS clips,
Take care,
John