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Aluminum Button Color KitvsBucket Seat Bracket Set

The Bottom Line

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.

Note

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.

Why choose Aluminum Button Color Kit

7.0
Rig Integration
  • It replaces standard plastic caps with premium aluminum, significantly improving tactile feel and grip.
  • It allows you to "de-orange" your Asetek steering wheel for a highly customized, premium look.

Why choose Bucket Seat Bracket Set

8.5
Rig Integration
  • The 4 mm aluminum construction delivers a rock-solid mount with virtually zero flex under heavy braking.
  • The mounting slots provide helpful lateral play, allowing you to flex the brackets to fit uneven seat widths.

The Verdict

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.

Spec comparison

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

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