Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are comparing two entirely different upgrades: a premium cosmetic steering wheel kit from Asetek and a highly functional rig accessory from SimXPro. One targets visual and tactile personalization, while the other focuses on cockpit utility and safety.
The SimXPro Cockpit Floor Plate does not always include the required M8 T-nuts and bolts for mounting. Additionally, the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit lacks matching aluminum thumb rotaries, leaving your wheel customization feeling slightly incomplete.
The Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit only fits Asetek steering wheels, while the SimXPro Cockpit Floor Plate fits most 500mm-wide 40-series rigs but excludes SimXPro's own XRS80, XF, and XFR models.
If you want to customize your Asetek wheel, the Aluminum Button Color Kit offers a premium tactile upgrade, though the $89.00 price is hard to justify for VR users. For most 500mm-wide profile rig owners, the $39.99 SimXPro Cockpit Floor Plate is a highly practical, budget-friendly utility upgrade.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | SimXPro Cockpit Floor Plate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | SimXPro |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $39.99Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Cockpit Floor Plate |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Compatible with most 40-series aluminium profile rigs with a 500mm width; not compatible with SimXPro XRS80, XF, or XFR models. |