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MOZA Active Shifter — Force feedback H-pattern, sequential and handbrake shifter on the AB9 dual-servo base
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MOZA Active Shifter

Force feedback H-pattern, sequential and handbrake shifter on the AB9 dual-servo base

Description

The MOZA Active Shifter is a force feedback shifter built on the MOZA AB9 FFB Base. Instead of mechanical springs and detents, two servo motors create the gate, resistance and vibration, so one unit can act as an H-pattern shifter, a sequential shifter or a handbrake.

Hardware. Dual servo motors deliver up to 12 Nm peak and 9 Nm continuous torque, read by a 15-bit magnetic encoder. The housing is aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with an aluminum lever and a microfiber leather boot. The base measures 157 × 227.9 × 184 mm and weighs 5.5 kg.

Modes and levers. Two levers swap without tools: a 100 mm spherical knob for H-pattern and a 130 mm shaft for sequential. Mode, gear count, resistance, damping and vibration are set in MOZA Pit House. MOZA lists custom gear layouts as a future update.

Mounting and connection. It mounts directly to a cockpit, to an optional mounting plate or to an optional desktop clamp. The base connects to a PC over USB at 1000 Hz and needs its own power supply.

Flight sim use. Removing the shifter knob and attaching a MOZA flight grip turns the same AB9 base back into a force feedback flight stick base. The Active Shifter Knob is also sold separately for owners of an AB9 or AB6 base.

Where to buyUpdated Oct 18, 2026
Moza Racing
Moza RacingOfficialBest price
In stock
USD 538
Buy at Moza Racing

Features & highlights

Force feedback shifter on the MOZA AB9 FFB Base
Dual servo motors, 12 Nm peak / 9 Nm continuous
15-bit magnetic encoder
H-pattern, sequential and handbrake modes
Tool-free swap between 100 mm H-pattern knob and 130 mm sequential lever
Adjustable resistance, damping and vibration in Pit House
Selectable gear count
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy housing
USB at 1000 Hz with external power
Weight 5.5 kg
One device covers H-pattern, sequential and handbrake
Gate feel is set in software instead of springs
Same base works as a force feedback flight stick base

Driving style

The Active Shifter suits PC sim racers who drive manual cars in Assetto Corsa, iRacing, rFactor 2, BeamNG.drive and truck sims, and who want a shifter whose feel can change between an H-pattern road car, a sequential GT or rally car and a handbrake. Its value grows for players who also fly, since the same AB9 base runs flight grips in DCS or MSFS.

Reviews are split: some praise the H-pattern resistance, while OC Racing reports mis-shifts from the lack of self-centering, a spongy sequential mode and in-game effects that do not work yet. Best for PC drivers who race and fly and like to tinker; less suited for racers who want a precise, finished mechanical shifter today or who play on console.

Build quality

Premium build

The Active Shifter uses an aerospace-grade aluminum alloy housing with an automotive-grade paint finish, an aluminum lever and a microfiber leather boot, driven by two servo motors and a 15-bit magnetic encoder. Reviewers describe the hardware as premium and solid; criticism focuses on software feel, not materials. At 5.5 kg it is much heavier than a mechanical shifter.

Software

The Active Shifter is set up in MOZA Pit House on Windows 10/11, where you switch between H-pattern, sequential and handbrake, choose the gear count and tune resistance, damping and vibration per axis. Firmware updates also go through Pit House. It does not work on Xbox or PlayStation.

Reviewers note that per-game tuning takes time and that game-driven effects such as grinding or lockouts are not widely supported. An unofficial SimHub plugin from the community adds a push-through lockout for reverse and 7th and telemetry effects, since the stock mode has no lockout.

Specifications

Shifter ModeH-pattern, sequential and handbrake (force feedback)
Mounting typeDirect cockpit mount; mounting plate or desktop clamp optional
Construction MaterialsAerospace-grade aluminum alloy housing; aluminum lever
Sensor Type15-bit magnetic encoder
TechnologyDual servo motors, 12 Nm peak / 9 Nm continuous
ConnectionUSB (PC, 1000 Hz) + external power
ModesH-pattern, sequential, handbrake; selectable gear count
Weight5.5 kg

Pros

  • Force feedback shifting with adjustable resistance and vibration
  • Three modes in one unit
  • Premium aluminum construction
  • Tool-free lever swap
  • Doubles as a flight sim base
  • Cheaper than high-end mechanical H-pattern shifters

Cons

  • PC only
  • Heavy and bulky at 5.5 kg, needs a sturdy mount
  • No native reverse lockout at launch
  • Reviewers report a spongy sequential feel and lever play
  • Advertised grinding and lockout effects lack game support
  • Clamp and mounting plate sold separately

What's in the box

  • MOZA AB9 FFB Base
  • Active Shifter Knob set with 100 mm H-pattern knob and 130 mm sequential lever
  • microfiber leather dust boot
  • power supply and USB cable

Frequently asked questions

Can the MOZA Active Shifter work without the AB9 base?

No. The shifter is a knob set that attaches to a MOZA flight base and cannot work on its own. MOZA's support page lists the AB9 FFB Base as required and mentions the AB6 as a compatible flight base. The Active Shifter product includes the AB9 base; owners who already have one can buy the knob set alone for about $39.

Does the MOZA Active Shifter work on Xbox or PlayStation?

No. MOZA lists the Active Shifter as PC only, and its support article states it does not work with Xbox or PlayStation. Setup requires MOZA Pit House on Windows.

How does the Active Shifter feel compared with a mechanical H-pattern shifter?

Opinions vary. OC Racing found H-pattern shifting decent but reported no self-centering to neutral, frequent mis-shifts, lever play in gear and a spongy sequential mode that settings did not fix. Sim Racing Nerd rated it 4.7/5 and praised the force feedback in both modes. Expect a different feel from a spring-and-detent shifter that depends on tuning.

Does the Active Shifter have a reverse lockout or grinding effects in games?

The stock shifter mode uses fixed layouts with no push-through lockout, and OC Racing reports that advertised effects like gear grinding and missed-shift kickback are not supported by major titles yet. A community, unofficial SimHub plugin adds a reverse/7th lockout and telemetry effects such as clutch grind and rev limiter.

How does the MOZA Active Shifter compare with the MOZA HGP and SGP shifters?

The HGP (H-pattern) and SGP (sequential) are mechanical shifters at about $149 and $129 that connect by USB or to a MOZA base. The Active Shifter costs about $538 but combines H-pattern, sequential and handbrake in one force feedback unit with software-adjustable feel. The mechanical pair is simpler and more predictable; the Active Shifter is more flexible but less mature in software.

What warranty does the MOZA Active Shifter have?

MOZA's store lists up to 24 months of warranty protection and a 14-day return policy for the Active Shifter. Check MOZA's warranty policy page for the terms that apply in your region.

Is the MOZA Active Shifter worth the price?

At about $538 it costs less than premium mechanical H-pattern shifters, and the base also works for flight sims. Reviewers call it promising hardware, but OC Racing says unfinished software and limited game support keep it from a full recommendation for now. It makes most sense for PC users who both race and fly.

What can be adjusted in MOZA Pit House for the Active Shifter?

Pit House switches between H-pattern, sequential and handbrake, sets the number of gears and tunes resistance, damping and vibration per axis; it also handles firmware updates. MOZA lists custom gear layouts as a future update. One reviewer found some settings had little noticeable effect, so results vary by firmware version.