MOZA CRP2 Load Cell Pedals – Review

The CRP2 Load Cell Pedals from MOZA Racing are the manufacturer’s latest pedal set and, when compared to their predecessors, offer a new elastomer concept and significantly more adjustment options without tools. This review will show how the new pedals perform in the real world.

Ordering and shipping

As usual, the CRP2 Load Cell Pedals can be purchased directly from MOZA Racing, whereby shipping costs and, depending on the destination country, additional customs duties and VAT will be added to the prices quoted. Shipping is handled directly from China and usually takes 1-2 weeks (subject to availability). MOZA quotes the following prices in euros:

CRP2 Load Cell Pedals: 449€
CRP2 Clutch Pedal: 109€
CRP2 Performance Kit for CRP2: 22€
MOZA CRP2 Inversion Kit: 194€
CRP2 Full Length Throttle Replacement Plate: 29€

The pedals are supplied as a set with a base plate (incl. controller box) and the customer has the choice of adding or omitting the optional clutch. The same applies to the longer face plate for the throttle pedal and the optional inversion kit. With a price of just €22, the CRP2 Performance Kit should be an almost obligatory purchase for most simracers who opt for the pedals from MOZA.

CRP2 Load Cell Pedals*

The product tested here was provided by the manufacturer. No influence was exerted on this review at any time.

Scope of delivery

This test features the 2-pedal set with optional CRP2 Performance Kit and CRP2 Clutch Pedal.

Scope of delivery 2-Pedal-Set:

CRP2 Load Cell Pedals
Elastomer Blocks
Alternative throttle spring
USB-Cable
RJ45-Cable
Tools
Screws for mounting the pedals
Screws for moutning (M8 + M6)
Manual
Stickers

Scope of delivery Clutch

CRP2 Clutch Pedal
Allen key
Screws for mounting the clutch
Alternative clutch spring

Scope of delivery CRP2 Performance Kit

Springs (10x)
Damping block (8x)
Aluminium block (2x)
Block for mounting the springs (2x)

Compatibility

The CRP2 Load Cell Pedals have a controller box integrated into the base plate, which has both an RJ45 port (for connection to a compatible MOZA base) and a USB-A port for direct connection to a PC.

Mounting

The three individual pedals are connected directly to the base plate with four screws each, whereby the lateral position in the hole pattern can be freely selected. For this test, the clutch was positioned as far to the left as possible (as it is very rarely used), while the throttle and brake were positioned more centrally. The cables of the pedals are then connected to the controller box before mounting on the rig, which is done in a few simple steps.

In addition to compatibility with the simracing hardware, the pedals must of course also be mounted on a rig (operation without fixed mounting is absolutely not advisable with this pedal set). MOZA offers two basic options for this. On the one hand, the set includes M8 screws with which the base plate can be screwed directly from above onto aluminum profiles with corresponding sliding blocks (not included), for example. Alternatively, the plate has eight threads for M6 screws, which can be used to screw it directly to a plate solution such as the TR80 Lite from Trak-Racer used in the test. In contrast to most other pedal sets, no additional holes had to be drilled here due to the wide range of mounting options. The pedals could simply be mounted from below with four of the maximum eight possible M6 screws.

Pedals

All pedals follow the same design language and are made entirely of aluminium, which has been anodised in black or gold for accents. The solid base plate, on the other hand, consists of a combination of solid steel and a decorative carbon plate in the heel area as well as an optionally mountable heel support (can be mounted in various positions). The pedal plates are milled from a single piece of aluminium which can be adjusted up and down by approx. 1.5 centimetres from the starting position as well as adjusted in angle. In addition, there are end stops for all three pedals, which can be adjusted in a range of 15-20° (brake), 15-23° (throttle) and 15-25° (clutch). Unfortunately, the individual pedals cannot be adjusted relative to the driver; this could easily have been remedied by using slotted holes instead of the four fixed mounting holes on the bottom. So if you need to adjust them, you’ll have to use a drill yourself.

Brake pedal

The brake pedal is of course at the heart of every pedal set. MOZA is taking a different approach here in two respects, which sets the concept apart from most of the competition.

Firstly, unlike most brakes, it not only uses a 200 kilogram load cell (the pressure on the pedal is measured and converted into a brake signal), but also a 15-bit angle sensor that uses the angle of the pedal to output the corresponding pedal force in the simulation. In the MOZA software, you can then freely select which of the two measurement methods is to be weighted in the final result and to what extent. Even if in practice you will very quickly come to rely fully on the Load Cell, the angle sensor can help in case of doubt when switching from inexpensive pedals and then be switched more and more to the Load Cell over time.

The other special feature concerns the concept of the elastomers used. Similar to Simagic’s P1000 pedals, MOZA relies on a large number of small blocks of different hardness that can be freely combined with each other instead of individual large elastomers. The range of possible combinations extends from “very soft” to “ extremely hard”, whereby the possibilities are significantly extended with the optional performance kit.

To replace the blocks, the pedal must be depressed to move the front end stop to the lower position. You can then tilt the pedal forwards and pull the elastomers, which sit on a metal pin, out of the housing. This still works by hand with soft blocks, but with harder configurations you need considerably more force and almost inevitably have to use your feet to operate the pedal far enough to move the end stop for disassembly. In case of doubt, you will either need a second person or end up having to use tools.

Tools in the form of the supplied wrench are also required to change the preload of the brake. This influences the initial brake feel and eliminates any play that may occur after changing to softer elastomer blocks.

Performance Kit

In addition to the elastomer blocks already included in the scope of delivery, the Performance Kit offers a variety of additional options for configuring the brake. Five different springs (two of each included) and additional aluminium blocks offer new possibilities. For example, the GT4 configuration (blue and purple spring combined) was used for the majority of the test, with which the brake pedal is very hard but still has a certain amount of travel.

Due to the comparatively low price, the performance kit is a clear recommendation to buy and should definitely be ordered as well. Especially with the configuration of the elastomer blocks used in the test, the performance of the MOZA CRP2 Load Cell Pedal is at an extremely high level and does not need to hide from the sometimes significantly more expensive competition on the load cell pedal market.

Throttle pedal

Probably the second most important pedal after the brake is the throttle pedal. This is equipped with an interchangeable spring, with two springs included in the scope of delivery. The harder of the two springs was used for the test without exception, although the stronger spring could have been a little harder for fans of an extremely hard throttle pedal. The springs are replaced in the same way as the brakes, although you can of course use your hands to depress the pedal.

As with the brake, the preload can also be changed here, which changes the initial pedal feel. Overall, the pedal is very smooth-running and also very quiet thanks to the rubberised end stop.

Clutch

The pedal set is rounded off by the optionally available clutch. Even though it was hardly used during the test except for a few test laps (and unsuccessful drift attempts) in Assetto Corsa, it still performs reliably by trying to imitate the feeling of a real clutch by tilting the pedal arm.

A second spring is included to vary the hardness of the clutch, and the preload can also be adjusted with a spanner.

Pedal Plates

Another really positive aspect of the pedals are the solid pedal plates with integrated threads for height adjustment. These are made from a single piece and, thanks to the textured surface, offer very good grip both with and without shoes, without being too rough (the Invicta pedals from Asetek send their regards). Especially for ‘sock riders’, the plates are probably the best design currently on the market.

Software

MOZA’s own Pit House software is used to manage the pedals. The pedal curves for the individual pedals can be set here and vehicle or game-specific profiles can also be saved via the general configuration files. The brake function can also be customised here and the extent to which the angle sensor or the load cell is responsible for the pedal deflection can be defined.

For example, information on how many kilograms of pressure are required with the current brake configuration to achieve 100% brake pressure would be a welcome addition here, and profile management could also be made more convenient. As of September 2024, there is definitely still room for improvement here.

Upgrades

In addition to the almost obligatory CRP2 Performance Kit, MOZA offers various upgrades for the CRP2 Load Cell pedals:

MOZA CRP2 Inversion Kit

As the name suggests, the CRP2 Inversion Kit enables inverted mounting of the pedals, but at a price of around €200 it is anything but a bargain.

CRP2 Full Length Throttle Replacement Plate

Another upgrade option is an extended face plate for the accelerator pedal. At a price of €30, this is very affordable, but unfortunately does not follow the design scheme of the other two face plates.

MOZA mBooster Active Pedal

At this year’s Gamescom, the most anticipated upgrade for the CRP2 pedals was presented for the first time. The MOZA mBooster Active Pedals, in combination with an extension for the base plate, enable an upgrade to active pedals. More detailed information on price and availability is not yet available.

Driving impression

Below you will find impressions of the pedals in action. Driving was done in Assetto Corsa Competizione in preparation for the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Virtual Championship. Even if the phrase may sound a little worn out after countless pedal tests: After just a few laps, the times were back to the usual level. The pedals felt very natural practically from the first lap and performed excellently over the entire test period (more than 25 hours).

Conclusion

The CRP2 Load Cell pedals from MOZA Racing are currently by far the best pedals from the manufacturer. They combine a solid construction with high-quality materials, an extensive scope of delivery and a high degree of flexibility during assembly. The braking feel is absolutely first-class in the 500€ pedal class and the wide range of configuration options (especially with the highly recommended CRP2 Performance Kit) leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. Apart from the Quality of Life features in the software solution, the set has no significant weaknesses and is therefore a clear recommendation to buy, especially for existing users of MOZA hardware.