Nerf Bars

Al had fabricated a set of 4 really cool Nerf bars that will satisfy state law requirements for bumpers. While they are a one-off they sure fit the contour of the car. They are to be chromed as to complement the minimal chrome trim.

Still having trouble with the dealer about the seats. Cannot seem to get a matching Montecarlo seat from the distributor, so we may have to look at other options. Am partial to a matching set of black Sparco racing seats.

BFGoodrich Tires

tires and wheels

Decided on the BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tire (UTQG 340) over the Yokohama AVS ES 100 and the KumHo AST (ECSTA). Because of availability and the UTQG number was between the other two. While I have a set of Kumhos on my Mini Cooper-S and like them, the design may be a bit radical for the Alfa.

The g-Force Sport is BFGoodrich's Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed for sport compact drivers who want to combine outstanding dry handling with affordable prices. The g-Force Sport was developed to provide crisp and responsive handling in both wet and dry conditions. Like all summer tires, the g-Force Sport is not intended to be driven in near freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

On the outside, the g-Force Sport molds BFGoodrich's BlackTech tread compound into a directional tread design with large independent shoulder tread blocks, g-Hook intermediate ribs, two continuous center ribs and two wide circumferential rain channels to blend superior dry cornering, capable wet traction and straight-line stability.

Internally, the g-Force Sport features twin, high tensile steel belts that are further strengthened by BFGoodrich's ETEC System (Equal Tension Containment) spiral-wrapped reinforcement to stabilize the tread area enhancing handling and high-speed capability. A dimensionally stable polyester cord body and g-control sidewall inserts help resist lateral deflection to generate cornering force and stability. (source: TireRack.com)