Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are looking at two completely different aluminum upgrades: one is a premium cosmetic enhancement for your steering wheel, while the other is a structural reinforcement for your cockpit. Your choice depends entirely on whether you want to eliminate rig flex or customize your wheel's aesthetics.
The Asetek Button Kit is locked to the Asetek steering wheel ecosystem. Trak Racer's corner brackets are universal and fit any standard 120mm x 40mm extrusion profile with an 8mm slot.
The Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit replaces standard plastic caps to improve tactile feel, though spending $89.00 on a cosmetic upgrade is hard to justify for VR users. Additionally, the kit lacks matching aluminum thumb rotaries, which leaves the visual customization feeling incomplete.
The Trak Racer Aluminum Corner Brackets significantly reduce flex and vibration on heavy-duty motion rigs. However, assembly is frustrating due to confusing instructions and T-nuts with weak springs that easily pop out of the channels.
If you need to stiffen your extrusion chassis, the Trak Racer brackets are a highly effective structural upgrade for $19.00. If you want to "de-orange" your Asetek wheel and prefer a premium tactile feel, the $89.00 button kit is a solid luxury, provided you do not mind the high price tag.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Aluminum Corner Brackets (Set of 2) – 120mm Height x 40mm Width for Extrusion Rigs | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Trak Racer |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $19.00Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Unchanged over 90 days |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Rig reinforcement corner bracket |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | 120mm x 40mm extruded aluminum profiles with 8mm slot (including Trak Racer TR160, TR120, TR80, and DIY T-slot chassis) |