A Couple Of Questions

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Hey all,

I'm looking around at some series III, and a couple of series II, XR8 sedans and have a few shortlisted, but curious about some things.

The Tickford engine covers, are they plastic, metal, or a mix of both (as with the EB series)?

Secondly, one of the cars I have my eye on is a series III with the 'REBEL' style body kit, and has a towbar. I would want to get rid of the towbar and I'm wondering if an insert piece has ever been available to fill the gap in the middle of the rear bar?

lastly, are the front lip add on pieces, under either side, individually removable so they can be rubbed and repainted without respraying the entire front bar (these are both pretty scuffed up on one of the vehicles)?

Thanks in advance.