I am looking at buying some replacement front panels for my 69 mini and have noticed there is a few to choose from especially for the front apron. There is quite a price difference between the different types, especially between genuine and non genuine panels. Basically any advise on peoples experience with the fit of these panels would be great. Will I regret the buying the non genuine when trying to make them fit?

As a side note does anyone know where I can get cooper s series II (the wider version) flares from? Preferably not fiberglass