Strengthening Partnerships: ZF Design & X Shift Gearboxes

At X Shift Gearboxes, our success is built not only on engineering excellence but also on strong partnerships with trusted dealers around the world. One of those long-standing relationships is with ZF Design, led by Zach Fothergill in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Zach is widely respected for his expertise in Subaru gearboxes and has built a reputation as a go-to specialist in the United States. Through ZF Design’s dedication to performance and reliability, countless Subaru owners have been able to transform their cars with race-proven driveline solutions. You can learn more about their work here: ZF Design.

Of course, when it comes to delivering the ultimate in sequential performance, ZF Design relies on X Shift Gearboxes. Our Subaru sequential gearboxes offer state-of-the-art engineering, proven durability, and lightning-fast shifting that sets the benchmark in motorsport.

Recently, Zach and his wife Margarita — herself an accomplished engineer with a passion for performance cars — visited our headquarters in the Czech Republic. Margarita is not only technically skilled but also a genuine motorsport enthusiast, taking her Porsche and Audi R8 to track days on a regular basis. It’s clear that motorsport is more than just a profession for the two of them; it’s a shared way of life.

Their visit was both a pleasure and an inspiration. Together, we explored a wide range of technical topics, discussed customer needs, and even developed new ideas for improving certain components. These conversations highlighted the strength of our collaboration and confirmed that exciting things are on the horizon for both ZF Design and X Shift Gearboxes.

The partnership between X Shift Gearboxes and ZF Design continues to grow stronger, built on a foundation of trust, engineering knowledge, and shared passion for motorsport. With Zach and Margarita leading the charge in the U.S., and with our ongoing commitment to innovation in gearbox technology, the future looks very bright.

We would like to thank Zach and Margarita for their visit — it was an absolute pleasure to welcome them. We look forward to continuing this journey together, and perhaps next time, meeting again on American soil.

For Subaru enthusiasts looking to take their cars to the next level, explore our full range of X Shift Subaru sequential gearboxes. Whether on the road, track, or rally stage, precision and reliability make all the difference.