Suggestions - pads/discs, springs, tyres and wheels!

[~Spyne~]

Hey all,
I had my 2007 LT TDCi go in for its 120k service a couple of weeks ago and it would seem I am up for pads & discs (front) and tyres in the next 5-8000km.
The car pots around Ballarat to and from work (15km each way) and shops, and then to Melbourne/Dandenong every 2-3 weeks.
I've had the car since 20,000km and it has never needed replacement pads and I've not noticed any decrease in braking performance, so after reading so many stories about how soft and quick-wearing the Focus brakes are, I guess I should consider myself lucky they've lasted so long.

Things are pretty tight saving for a wedding, so I'm after suggestions on what and where to buy (and roughly how much).
For pads, I've heard mostly good things about EBC Greens, QFM HPX and Bendix Heavy Duty.
For discs, I've heard mostly good about DBA and Black Diamond. I think EBC do plain discs too? For my driving, do I need grooved/slotted or just plain discs?
For tyres, I'll probably stick with some new Toyo Proxes4 that I've been running the last 2.5yrs, unless anyone has other suggestions for good all-weather grip and quiet.


Now I was talking to some friends who suggested if I'm getting all this done, I should consider wheels and springs too, to give the car a nicer look (still running factory 16" wheels and crazy ride height (I can fit my fist between the top of the tyres and the bottom of the guard/arch!)
I'm not sure about wheels (extra expense that doesn't really add anything to car other than looks), but the ride height might be something I'd consider.
So, any suggestions on what to do here - just new springs from Kings or Eibach, other?


Thanks all.