Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are looking at two completely different upgrades: the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit for steering wheel personalization, and the Sim-Lab Bucket Seat Bracket Set for structural cockpit mounting. One is a premium cosmetic touch-up for your wheel, while the other is a vital, load-bearing chassis component.
Because these products target completely different areas of your rig, your choice depends entirely on whether you are optimizing your seating ergonomics or customizing your steering wheel aesthetics.
If you own an Asetek wheel and want to eliminate plastic caps, the Aluminum Button Color Kit delivers a premium tactile upgrade, though VR users may find the $89.00 price tag hard to justify. Meanwhile, the $39.00 Sim-Lab Bucket Seat Bracket Set is a highly rigid, universal mounting solution, though you must watch out for its limited tilt range and low profile clearance.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Bucket Seat Bracket Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Sim-Lab |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $39.00Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Seat Bracket |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Side-mount bucket seats, 40 mm, 45 mm, and 1.5-inch aluminum profile cockpits, and standard seat sliders |