MOZA’s GS V2P GT is now in its third iteration since releasing back in 2022. Each update has improved the usability and functionality of the steering wheel, even reducing its weight by employing MOZA’s latest quick-release technology.
Despite this, its 300mm width and 3 Kg heft make it fairly bulky in the hands, with the forged carbon construction feeling more plastic-y than premium (the chassis and faceplate consist of forged carbon, while the rear section is plastic).
Although pitched as a GT-focused steering wheel, the V2P GT looks and feels more like a Formula 1 rim in some respects, featuring five rotary encoders, dual-clutch paddles, two thumb encoders, two analogue sticks and more buttons than the Cadbury’s factory. All it’s missing is an OLED screen.
MOZA has sent me an example to test alongside its revised R12 wheelbase and new CRP2 pedals, check out my thoughts below.
Is the MOZA GS V2P GT more than a GT wheel?
As stated previously, it’s easy to see how the V2P GT can be confused for a formula rim, especially as F1 steering wheels have become super-sized in recent times.
Comparing the V2P GT to my incumbent Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2 rim (snappy title) highlights its bulk. The Fanatec rim is 270mm wide, so it is naturally more compact, with the QR1 quick-release mechanism and onboard vibration motors contributing to its 1.25 kg mass.
It’s therefore much lighter than the GS V2P but features less functionality, despite the more premium feel to its carbon fibre chassis and Alcantara grips (the GS V2P features robust microfibre leather instead).
Regarding tactility, the GS V2P feels more like the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2: chunky, functional and a bit plastic-y. I also didn’t like the MOZA’s teal-coloured accents or the coloured sections around the rotary encoders. It looks less special than my Formula V2, essentially.
It’s effective with both formula and GT cars, then, but perhaps less suitable for those with smaller hands. And you can forget about using it for virtual rallying, you need to keep this one on-road.
What is the MOZA GS V2P GT like to use?
It sounds like I’m giving MOZA’s GS V2P a bit of a kicking but using it on-track is where the tide turns.
Combined with the R12 wheelbase, the GS V2P feels direct and responsive. Sure, it’s quite big in comparison to my previous wheels, but I soon acclimatised, and having all those beautifully luminous mechanical buttons is so convenient, especially in Le Mans Ultimate, where numerous mappings are required to control Hypercar hybrid systems. The buttons are also so much better quality than the Fanatec’s, where the supplied button caps would constantly pop off.
The magnetic paddle shifters also provide excellent feedback, with each gear change accompanied by a satisfying ‘clunk’ (it’s quite noisy but this can be mitigated by fitting damping pads supplied by MOZA). The dual clutches also work well and can be assigned as throttle and brake axes, ideal for disabled sim racers.
Button colours can be configured using MOZA’s Pit House software (which is a breeze to use), with RPM lights and colours also adjustable. In fact, I manually adjusted these to great effect during a recent historic race in rFactor 2, where engine damage occurred above 6900 rpm.
I configured the wheel to flash red at 6500 rpm and 6750 rpm before a blue light displayed at 6850 rpm to tell me to change gear. It worked flawlessly throughout the three-hour enduro, helping me take the win.
The ergonomics of GS V2P are generally excellent, with all major buttons accessible while gripping the wheel, but I found the two rotary thumb encoders to be very stiff. This may improve over time with more use, however.
The wheel is also compatible with MOZA’s universal hub so it can be fitted to other brands’ wheelbases, making it a viable alternative for many sim racers.
Is the MOZA GS V2P GT the perfect mid-range steering wheel?
Although the MOZA GS V2P GT is made predominantly of forged carbon fibre, to me it didn’t feel quite as premium as my Fanatec ClubSport V2. However, it more than makes up for it with its supreme functionality, operating as both a formula and sportscar rim (although naturally less suitable for drift and rally applications).
Its £439 price tag also compares favourably with similarly-specced steering wheels from rival manufacturers. If you can live with its slightly off-putting colour scheme and chunky build the GS V2P GT Wheel is a solid choice for beginner and intermediate sim racers.
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MOZA GS V2P GT Wheel key features
- Price – £439 / €479 / $469
- Grips – Perforated Microfiber Leather
- Wheel Rim & Face Plate Material – 5 mm-thick Forged Carbon Fiber
- Shifter Paddle Material – 3 mm-thick Forged Carbon Fibre
- Size – 300mm Diameter Standard Racing Wheel
- Magnetic Shifter Paddles – two
- Clutch Paddles – two
- Luminous Mechanical Buttons – 10
- Thumb Encoders (depressible) – two
- Rotary Encoders – five
- LED Lamp Beads RGB – 10
- Choice of Colors – eight
- Intelligent Telemetry – Yes
- Light setting in MOZA Pit House – Yes
- Release Method – All-aluminum MOZA Quick Release
- Communication Methods – Wireless and Wired
- Paddle Sensor – Non-contact Photoelectric Sensor
- Dual Clutch Modes – Combined Axis/Independent Axis/button
Nice article, but it would be good to hear about how it stacks up against others in this price range, for example the GT Neo and Cube F-Core