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Aluminum Button Color KitvsUniversal Pedal Plate with Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes

The Bottom Line

We are comparing two entirely different upgrades: a premium cosmetic overhaul for your wheel rim versus a heavy-duty structural foundation for your pedal set. Your choice depends on whether you are looking to refine your cockpit's ergonomics or customize your wheel's tactile aesthetics.

Watch out

The Trak Racer plate can get jammed during sliding adjustments, and adding optional sliders may cause knee clearance issues with your wheel deck. Additionally, some pedal sets like Moza or Thrustmaster might require you to drill or enlarge the mounting holes yourself.

Note

The Asetek kit is locked strictly to their own ecosystem, whereas the Trak Racer plate offers universal mounting options for various rig setups.

Why choose Aluminum Button Color Kit

8.0
Build Quality

  • Significantly improves tactile feel, grip, and build quality over standard plastic caps.
  • Allows you to "de-orange" and customize your Asetek wheel with a premium aluminum look.

Why choose Universal Pedal Plate with Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes

8.5
Build Quality

  • Heavy-duty carbon steel construction provides excellent rigidity and doubles as a built-in heel rest.
  • Offers wide universal compatibility with major pedal brands and select flight rudders.

The Verdict

If you own an Asetek wheel and want to replace cheap-feeling plastic caps with premium metal, the $89.00 Aluminum Button Color Kit delivers a great tactile upgrade despite its high price. However, if you need a rock-solid, versatile mounting solution for your pedals, the Trak Racer Universal Pedal Plate is a highly rigid, functional utility upgrade.

Spec comparison

Aluminum Button Color Kit Universal Pedal Plate with Pre-Drilled Mounting Holes
Brand Asetek Trak Racer
Ecosystem Asetek Universal
Starting Price $89.00 $79.96 (£59.00)Best
Price trend Unchanged over 90 days
Type steering wheel customization kit Pedal Plate
Connectivity none none
Compatibility all Asetek SimSports steering wheels Universal compatibility with major pedal brands (including Fanatec, Thrustmaster, Logitech, Heusinkveld, Simagic, VRS, Moza, Asetek) and select flight rudder pedals

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