MOZA SGP Sequential Sim Racing Shifter Review

TweakTown Rating: 90%

Our Verdict

The MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter is well built and performs as expected. It can be a little noisy, but for the price, it's a great shifter to consider.

Pros

• Value
• Ease of use
• Performs well
• Sturdy construction

Cons

• Pre-designated button labels
• Needs more tension adjustment
• A little noisy

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Introduction, Specifications, and Pricing

If you have been into sim racing for any length of time, then it's most likely that you are fairly content with the paddle shifters on your wheel of choice. But, what if you want to add something a little extra, maybe you feel like you are missing something and can't quite put your finger on it? I was in this boat recently, and being an avid fan of the Super Tourer era of the British Touring Car Championship, and beyond, I wanted to recreate that feeling of plowing through the gears with a sequential shifter.

There is a wide range of sequential shifters available from Simsonn, BDH, Simagic, and many others. They can vary massively in price and, I would guess, quality, but today, more towards the entry level of the sequential shifter category, I have the MOZA SGP in for review. Priced at just $129, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter features all aerospace-grade metal construction, three buttons, two of which are backlit, a changeable shifter knob, and adjustable tension for the shifter mechanism.

With this being my first experience with a sim sequential shifter, I am keen to get stuck in and immerse myself in the touring car era that was made famous by Volvo station wagons, Renault Lagunas, and many other iconic cars.

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Packaging

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MOZA continues their sim racing branding with the packaging of the SGP Sequential Shifter. Full-color printing is used, with both the front and back featuring an image of the shifter and the product name below.

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The sides of the box include key features such as its construction, feel, shifter handle, damper adjustability, and RGB buttons.

Unboxing the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter

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Open-cell foam protects the shifter and accessories, and is more than ample for the product. Lifting off the top, you can see the shifter in a plastic bag, the accessories, and the product user guide.

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Unwrapping the accessories, there are M6 mounting screws and washers, tools for installation/adjustment, a USB B-A for direct PC connection, and an RJ11 for direct connection to a MOZA wheel base.

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The included all-metal shifter handle is chunky and comes threaded for installation to the shifter base. I like the black/silver theme, and the knurling will provide a good grip for fast gear changes without slipping.

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The base itself measures 319mm tall with the shifter handle installed, and it is adjustable in height by 64mm. The base is only 52mm wide, so it is compact enough to mount to a variety of cockpits and wheel stands. The MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter weighs 1.7kg, given its all-metal construction.

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Both sides of the SGP are identical, with an Allen key socket for adjusting the shifter arm's tension. These need to be adjusted from both sides using the provided tool. Internally, the shifter features a contactless Hall Effect sensor for consistent, lasting use, without wear and tear.

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MOZA includes two buttons on the base of the shifter, which is a nice inclusion if you are running out of space to map things on your wheel rim or button box. Both buttons feel nice, and I am sure they are the same as those used on their GS V2P rim, so if you are familiar with that wheel, these will feel pretty much the same. They are also RGB backlit, which can be controlled via MOZA software, with eight color choices available.

The buttons come pre-labeled as S1 and S2, but it would be nice for MOZA to take the Simagic route, leave the switches blank, and include a sticker sheet for customization. It is a small niggle that I hope MOZA might take on board going forward with new wheels and shifters.

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Connection ports are included on the front, which is a lot better than having them off to one side, providing a neutral position depending on which side of your rig you want to install the SGP. MOZA does mention that the SGP can be installed with the buttons in this position or rotated 180 degrees, depending on your preference.

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On the underside, there are a generous number of mounting points to attach the MOZA SGP to your cockpit. Eight are threaded for mounting to a base plate, and each end has three holes for mounting through to a frame or plate. I have included the page from the user manual here so you can see the available mounting patterns. From front to back, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter measures 181.5mm.

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The shifter arm itself is split into two parts: an inner and an outer piece. Both parts include adjustment holes to adjust the overall length. To adjust the SGP, remove the two bolts using the tools provided, extend the arm, and reinsert/tighten. It's a really simple process that MOZA has executed well to make the adjustment painless.

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At the top of the shifter arm, there are a couple of things to cover. First, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter features an automotive-industry-standard M12 x 1.5 thread. This is a good choice from MOZA again, as it allows the user to easily replace the included knob with most aftermarket shifter heads to customize the SGP to their liking.

Just below the head, the SGP also includes a trigger-action button that can be easily activated with your pinky finger. Having this so accessible means it can be mapped to actions such as launch control or any other function you want readily available when using the shifter. It feels nice and springy, but it would be nice to be able to adjust the spring's tension; however, it's not essential.

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Installing the shifter handle, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter looks really nice in the black and silver combo. It's now time to throw it on the rig, set it up, and jump in a touring car.

Installation & Software

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Installation was as simple as adding a couple of T-Nuts to the TR120S V2 and bolting down the SGP shifter. Having three holes at either end for mounting meant I could offset the angle a little, and it's perfect in this position for driving. From here, it is a simple run to my USB hub, and then we can jump into the MOZA Pit House software to see what we can adjust.

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After activating the shifter in the software, I can check the available options. For testing, I am running MOZA Pit House version 1.3.8.34, with firmware v1.2.1.8 on the SGP itself. Given it's a fairly basic component, there isn't much to change here. There are eight button light colors to choose from for S1 and S2, with a brightness slider below. You can also switch the shifter direction or change this in-game.

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Our shifter was detected straight away in Assetto Corsa Content Manager, and I added it as an additional input to have both wheel paddles and sequential inputs available for gear changes.

Kris' Sim Racing Test System Specifications

Final Thoughts

I honestly didn't know what car I wanted to jump in first on Assetto Corsa. Having Content Manager installed, there are plenty of free cars available to download and play with. Today, for nostalgia, I will run the Volvo S40 and Nissan Primera from the Super Tourer era, and then jump over to something more recent from the BTCC, the Honda Civic. Running some of my favorite UK circuits, starting at Donington Park National, I sat on the grid, all excited and eager to get going.

When the lights went green, it got even better; pulling through the gears felt great as we headed towards the first corner. With the Simagic GTpro-R(K) 330mm wheel rim in use, it didn't feel unnatural to be using the sequential instead. I thought that my muscle memory would default to the paddle shifters, but surprisingly, apart from the odd occasion, I reached for the SGP to churn up and down the gears as if I had been doing it for years.

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After getting the initial runs out of my system, I started adjusting the tension on the shifter and got it to the point where the adjuster was just biting onto the arm, meaning that when I pulled, the arm remained in the "gear up" position. From here, I had to back off the tension ever so slightly so that the arm released and returned to its central resting position. While the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter does allow a bit of tension to be added, personally, I would like to be able to ramp it up a little more for an even stronger pull required to grab the next gear. It's certainly not an issue for most, just my personal preference, and at this time, I haven't checked out any other sequential shifter to compare the SGP to, but as a starting point, it's a great experience.

Obviously, due to physics, if you extend the shifter arm, you have more mechanical advantage. I have adjusted the SGP so that it sits in a comfortable position relative to my wheelbase, which does take away some of the shifter's strength, with the difference noticeable in the shorter, default position. I might look to adjust the Trak Racer rig to raise the shifter, so I can remove some of the mechanical factors at play and get a stronger feel from the shifter.

I did make use of the buttons, despite still having a few available on my setup. It made sense to add one as a neutral gear to save me from dropping down all the way from 6th after an off-track experience, so I could reset and get going again as quickly as possible. The pinky-switch-style button was also used as a secondary headlight flash to annoy the drivers in front of me and, hopefully, distract them enough to force an error.

I also tried the SGP with other car classes, including GT3s. It's still a fun experience here, but for this type of racing, I think I will stick with the Simagic GT Neo and paddle shifters. It just makes sense to stick with this type of setup for this style of racing. For tourers, though, it really adds another dimension to the race experience, and made me feel like Jason Plato back in the day, or Tom Ingram, depending on what era of cars you are racing, of course.

While it never missed a beat, there is one thing about the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter that I don't like, and that's the noise. While gear pulls are satisfying within the detent, they are loud, so be prepared to strap on some headphones and apologize to anyone else who may be nearby, as it will irritate them fairly quickly.

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Overall, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter has been a great experience and, for the price, offers good value and functionality. I never thought I would move away from paddles, but the SGP offers an immersive, alternative experience, especially if you are a touring car fanatic and want to get as close to realism as possible in a sim setup. How does it compare with other offerings? Well, for now, I can't answer that, but I will hopefully be checking out some more sequential shifters soon. On its own, the MOZA SGP Sequential Shifter is certainly worth the investment if you want to try out a sequential shifter that offers good build quality and a truly enjoyable experience.