"worth it" that is subjective...
they are unarguably the best. Mu 999 are the closest. I have run almost every pad available including oem, Hawk, Circo, Mu and bargain tire rack ones.
Only you can answer is paying $500 more a set worth the ability to out brake or brake at the 3.5...
You want maximum performance or maximum wear? Learn to read the tires after a spirited drive. There are temps and side wall indicators that will tell you everything you need to know. A lot of track fine tuning on components is waste of time for ave driver and beginner track days. depending...
sigh---- people learning to shift on Youtube- LOL Man, back in the day you just pretended you were brave and stalled a bunch. I bought a used Audi Coupe that was manual when i was 17 after working 2 summer jobs and saving for 3 years. Had NO IDEA how to drive a stick. Stalled it like 3...
Pascal was a rascal
if worried about a vent don’t do it. Not worth it if daily and only occasional track. You will have to drive through all kinds of weather and it will sit in your head.