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Aluminum Button Color KitvsAscher Racing Wireless Antenna

The Bottom Line

We are looking at two entirely different upgrade paths: a premium cosmetic and tactile overhaul for Asetek wheels, and a critical functional replacement part for Ascher Racing hardware. One is a luxury customization choice, while the other is a necessary repair for a fragile component.

Watch out

The plastic housing on the official Ascher Racing Wireless Antenna is notoriously fragile and prone to snapping. If it breaks, your wireless connection strength will degrade severely, though customer service is quick to ship replacements.

Note

Before replacing your Ascher antenna, check your battery voltage and 2.4GHz interference, as these often cause the connection drops blamed on the antenna. For Asetek users, be aware that the color kit does not include matching aluminum thumb rotaries.

Why choose Aluminum Button Color Kit

7.0
Practical Value
  • It significantly improves the tactile feel, grip, and overall build quality of your Asetek steering wheel compared to standard plastic caps.
  • It allows you to easily customize or "de-orange" your wheel for a highly premium look.

Why choose Ascher Racing Wireless Antenna

5.0
Practical Value
  • It is a straightforward, plug-and-play replacement that restores wireless connectivity once you remove the wheel's casing screws.
  • Its proprietary, compact size fits perfectly inside the wheel casing where generic motherboard antennas struggle to fit.

The Verdict

The Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit is a premium, albeit expensive, tactile upgrade that is hard to justify for VR users but excellent for desktop racers. Meanwhile, the Ascher Racing Wireless Antenna is a strictly functional, necessary repair part that you will only buy if your original fragile antenna snaps.

Spec comparison

Aluminum Button Color Kit Ascher Racing Wireless Antenna
Brand Asetek Ascher Racing
Ecosystem Asetek Ascher Racing
Starting Price $89.00 $28.79 (CA$39.99)Best
Type steering wheel customization kit Replacement Bluetooth antenna
Connectivity none none
Compatibility all Asetek SimSports steering wheels Ascher Racing B16-SC, B24-SC, F28-SC, and F64-SC wireless steering wheels
Price trend Unchanged over 90 days Unchanged over 90 days

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