MOZA Racing Multi-function Stalks – Review

MOZA Racing Multi-function Stalks – Review

With the Multi-function Stalks, MOZA Racing is launching a unique product on the simracing market that is primarily aimed at virtual truckers and road vehicle enthusiasts. A multitude of functions combined with an authentic design promise lots of fun.

Ordering and shipping

If you want to buy the multi-function stalks from MOZA Racing, you can do so both via the official shop and via the well-known third-party suppliers. MOZA quotes a price of €215, whereby taxes, shipping and possibly customs duties will be added. MOZA Racing currently states mid-November as the delivery date, while the third-party providers state mid-December (as of November 2024).

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

Scope of delivery

MOZA supplies the stalks with everything needed for mounting on a MOZA Wheel Base. This includes an extension and the connecting cable.

• MOZA Multi-function Stalks x 1
• Hex Key x 4
• M4 Screws x 2
• M6 Screws x 3 & M6 Studs x 8
• M8 Screws * 3 & M8 Studs x 8
• M3 Screws x 2
• Allen Key x 1
• Extension Rod Assembly x 1
• Type-C Data Cable x 1
• Steering Return Block x 1

Specs

Compatibility / Mounting

The multi-function stalks can be used as stand-alone devices with almost any standard wheel base. However, MOZA also supplies the appropriate mounting material for operation on an in-house base. The magnetic cover on the front can be removed for mounting (be careful when reattaching, the housing is quite scratch-sensitive).

• MOZA Base with front mounting: Here, the Multi-function Stalks are simply attached to the screw fittings of the front mounting using the spacers provided. However, users who already use this as a holder for the base may have to get very creative here.
• MOZA base with bracket: For bases without front mounting, MOZA supplies a suitable bracket that is screwed onto the base from above.
• 3rd party base: Here the user still has to be creative and design their own bracket. In addition, the steering axle must not exceed a thickness of approx. 70 mm so that it fits through the round opening of the housing.

The connection to the PC is then made via a USB-C port on the right-hand side of the housing. Unfortunately, a direct connection to a MOZA Base is not possible, so a separate cable is required in any case.

Of course, you should ideally use the MOZA Truck Wheel or a comparable steering wheel to achieve the greatest possible immersion.

Features

Anyone who doesn’t drive a hypermodern (electric) car with questionable design decisions in the arrangement of the controls in real life will feel at home with the Stalks in a matter of seconds. The three levers are just as likely to be installed in a real car:

• Indicator lever (top left): The main attraction is undoubtedly the detailed indicator lever, which can be operated just like in real life. When you engage it, it is released again mechanically via a switch when you straighten the steering wheel, just as you would in a real car. There is also a toggle switch with one function and a rotary control with three detents. But that’s not all: the entire lever can be pulled towards or pushed away from the driver (BMW drivers driving in the left-hand lane will be delighted…).
• Cruise control (bottom left): The next lever has a retracting rotary switch (e.g. for cruise control on/off). It can also be pushed up or down (cruise control +/-) and then pulled towards the driver.
• Lever (right): There is another lever on the right-hand side, which can be used primarily to control the windscreen wipers. It can be adjusted up and down in a total of five stages, whereby the lowest stage does not engage. There is also a switch with four levels and a rotary control with four levels (top and bottom do not engage). Finally, this lever can also be pulled towards you as a whole to trigger another function.

Materials and haptic

With the exception of the axle extension and the front panel trim cover, the entire body is made entirely of plastic. Simracers who are now crying out and wishing for more metal should take a look at their own car. MOZA has installed components here that could be installed in a mid-range car in exactly the same way in terms of feel and operation.

Software

In theory, no additional software is required to use the multi-function stalks; Windows recognises the device as a game controller and the individual functions are recognised as normal button presses. Accordingly, you can also define the corresponding key assignment in any simulation that supports additional controllers.

For the test, MOZA also provided a beta version of the MOZA Pit House, which assigns the individual functions to the keyboard keys used as standard for ETS2 and ATS, so that you can get started straight away after a short additional configuration according to the instructions.

Whether all functions can also be used in practice currently depends on the respective simulation and the configuration options provided. However, as the functions are generally registered as normal buttons, there are only restrictions here in special applications depending on the sim (example: auto-cancelling the indicator).

Driving impression

Conclusion

The Racing Multi-function Stalks from MOZA provide a lot of fun and are an absolute must-have for truck and road car fans and anyone who wants to become one. Never before has it been possible to cruise through the streets so realistically and operate the car’s functions such as indicators and windscreen wipers so comfortably.

MOZA has succeeded in bringing a product to the market that was previously unavailable on the consumer market, which has no major weaknesses and offers unique new possibilities.