Any Level Lift - LIMITED PRESALE is happening now

Our 2017 SEMA Build - Project Checkmate features the Any Level Lift hydraulic lifting system.  Features such as the patented panbar make this lift an attractive feature.  It keeps the steering wheel straight at any adjustment level AND has approximately 14" of travel. 

Be one of the select few with this lift available.  MSA is currently accepting presale orders.  The number we sell will be limited, so if you're interested, don't wait.  After these, it will go back to regular pricing.

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MSA's 2013 SEMA Project: Black Rhino > Official Release

MSA's 2013 SEMA Project Build

It's been a while since we've last posted on this blog.  Please accept our sincerest apologies.
Today begins the dawn of a new era. We have confirmed that we will be building a project for this year's SEMA show.  We've been absent the last two years, focusing on business growth and structure.  This year...it's time to go all out.

This year's project is a 2014 Ford F350 SuperDuty DRW (aka Dually). The task is a big one, so we already anticipate late nights.  The modifications are as follows:

American Force Wheels: 24" 10 lug Dually wheels. (Newly designed for 2014 release. SHhhhh...)
Nitto Tire: Terra Grapplers > 315/50 R24
Rigid Industries F250/F350 Grill with 30" E Series light (white), 20" E Series light with bumper brackets (amber), pair of Dually lights for front (white) and a pair for the rear (white), and a pair of Dually lights for the front (yellow)
AutomaticCargoLight.com: Cargo Lighting system
BedSlide: Cargo slider
BedRug: BedRug Bed Liner
Rugged Ridge: Floor Liners
Bushwacker: Extend-A-Fender Flares  front only
Powerbass: 3 speaker components in all doors - Fiberglassed and painted or leather wrapped. 12" Flat subwoofer with ATM 5Ch amplifier.
AEM Intakes: AEM Air Intake System.
Roadwire: 2 tone leather kit > Light Gray / Black Alligator inserts (closest to "Rhino skin" we could come up with)
Magnaflow: Filter back exhaust system
AirBagIt.com: Airbag suspension controlled by an iPad Mini
Ram Mounts: iPad Mini mounting system
HornBlasters.com: Train Horn
Suicide Rear Doors
Combine 2 OEM front bumpers for a larger, lower front bumper
Headlight housings painted to match the exterior paint.
Smoke Taillights, third brake light, cab lights, mirror lights, and fender lights.

Wish us luck and stay tuned here for all the project build updates.

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Will lifting your truck 6" kill your warranty? MSA has you covered.

We've worked hard to establish ourselves in the field as innovators and installers.  We've worked closely with distributors and manufacturers to bring you, our current and potential clients, the best the industry has to offer.

ProComp adds MSA as an authorized installer.  Lift Shield Warranty in full effect.

Within the last few years, we have sold and installed many lifts.  We sell 6-10 kits a month (installed or parts only) and has been accepted as an authorized Pro Comp Lift Shield installer.  What does that mean for you?

Pro Comp began their campaign a few years back to gain a no questions asked, loyal customer base.  The "Lift Shield" warranty was then developed.  In a nutshell, ProComp offers this warranty to any client that purchases and has their product installed at the authorized location.  ProComp carries this warranty in much the same way an extended vehicle warranty would cover.  It covers not just any of ProComp's components, but also any related factory components less a $100 deductible.  How amazing is that?!

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Car Alarms and Remote Starts - what are the options and what's best for me?

There is a sea of aftermarket Alarms and Remote Start systems available out there.  Auto parts stores, Electronics Retailers (i.e. Best Buy), and Vehicle Audio/Video Retailers all carry specific brands and varieties.  So what is the best out there?  How do you choose the best system that fits your needs?

Plain and simple - shop around.  However, the cheapest is definitely not the best.  You get what you pay for.  Let's discuss alarms first.

A cheapo $30 alarm isn't going to cut it.  You may find it at a parts store.  It may even carry a familiar brand name.  We get a huge influx of people wanting these installed immediately after the Christmas season.  However, you may find them disappointing.

1) The antenna's reception is significantly shorter.  We installed such an alarm for a client.  After installation, we found that she had to be approximately 8-10 feet from her vehicle in order to arm, disarm, or remote start her vehicle.  Imagine her excitement.

2) Although electronics costs have and is rapidly dropping, capacitors, resistors, and circuit boards all play a role in the alarm module.  Cheaper materials means early failure rates.

Variety of Alarms. These days, each brand carries a variety of options.  Since I am familiar with the brand we carry, I am using it as my example.

1) Keyless Entry / Alarm. - This is the alarm system that comes to mind when you say "car alarm".

2) Keyless Entry / Alarm 2 way system - This is the next step upgrade.  The easiest way to define this is to break it down to it's literal term.  The signal can be sent 2 ways.  Basically your alarm box receives signals from your remote, and your remote receives signals from your alarm.  Basically, any alerts will signal the remote.

3) Keyless Entry / Alarm - 2 way system - 1 mile system.  This system is the same as the last with an extended range.  The easiest analogy would be this system would reach your car if you were at the back of Walmart.  The previous models would reach your car if you were at the cashier's or at the doors.

Remote Starts

These are a little more difficult to decipher, but the same rule applies: Cheaper is not Better.  Internals and components all follow the same rules.

So which system is best?  The alarm varies mentioned above also follow the same varieties, just add "remote start" to the listing.  However, most vehicles since 2005 have an electronic vehicle theft deterrent system of some type.  A bypass module is required for these systems to work.  Basically, the bypass module retains your factory theft deterrent system, but when the remote start is activated, the bypass module mimics the coding on your keys allowing the vehicle to start.  There are two main companies that make these modules for every brand available, and they are either sold under their own name or re-branded.

If you're considering a remote start, they are great to have.  Most people think of them in the winter time for thawing vehicles from under a sheet of ice or snow.  And the summer?  Well, when you're vehicle is scorching hot, it's definitely a feature of comfort to cool your interior down before you get back in.

There are many reputable brands on today's market.  It's important to use the brands familiar to the company you choose to install your system.  Different alarms have different color coded wires and connectors.  Bringing an unfamiliar brand to a company usually takes more time.  You may find that if a company is willing to accept the installation of the alarm you bring, the billed labor hours will match or exceed that of purchasing the company's brand.

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2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Gauge Pods IN STOCK

2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ 2 and 3 gauge pillars are now IN STOCK.

Just to recap, we manufacture these A Pillar Gauge Pods in house.  We mold 1, 2, and 3 gauge pillar pods into the factory A pillars.  This insures perfect response in the possible event the air bags were to deploy.  We definitely recommend electronic gauges and NEVER mechanical gauges where liquids are placed near the air bag, i.e. oil temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, etc...  This creates a possibility of oil throughout the interior if the airbags were to deploy.  

ALSO, the pricing includes shipping the pillar(s) to you, shipping the core(s) back to us, and a refundable core charge.  We do accept special order requests where we can mold or create 60mm gauge pods or RH pillar pods.  Feel free to email and provide us with such information prior to purchase.  Turn around is about 3 weeks on a special order item such as this.

FRS/BRZ Pillars can be purchased HERE.  (FRS and BRZ Pillars are identical.)

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FRS A-Pillar 2 and 3 Gauge Pods are now available.

MSA FRS A-Pillar 3 Gauge Pod (2 Gauge also available)

MSA has long been known for the quality of work it provides.  We have made pods in the past for various customers, but never offered them to the general public.  Since we used the factory pillars, we didn't think anyone would purchase the product being we have to charge for the factory pillar as well.  After some interest in the Genesis Coupe community, we gave it a try in the form of a core charge, and it was a success!

Why our pillars?

We use the existing factor pillar still.  This insures perfect fitment.  This also ensures that any pillars do not interfere with the function of the airbag system.  There is absolute no drilling or modifications required to our pillars. 

Our pillars are sprayed with a durable texture coating for longevity and durability.  We will gladly stand behind it and out of hundreds, we have only had one with any issues.  It was quickly taken care of and we covered the freight.  

You're pillars are expensive!

Actually, most people don't consider what goes in it.  First, the pricing includes shipping (about a $15 value) AND to make it easier to send the core back, we cover the return shipping as well (another $15 value).  Also, depending on if you ordered the set or just the driver's side, there is a $50 and $30 core charge, respectively.  This is refunded to you when we receive your factory pillar using the included return label.  That considered, that's $80 and $60 in shipping and money that's being returned to you.  So the charge for the pillar is $215 for a 3 gauge set and $165 for the driver's side 3 gauge only.  The 2 gauge pods are $10 less.  Each pillar takes us roughly 6 hours to make from start to finish.

We guarantee these to snap right in.  No warping or screwing in cheap machine screws.  The only modification that might be required is making a larger hole for the gauge's wiring or leads.

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