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The Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit focuses on enhancing the physical touchpoints of your steering wheel, while the Thrustmaster T818 Black Metal Plate Add-On is a purely aesthetic fix for a brightly colored wheelbase. Your choice depends entirely on which ecosystem you own and whether you prioritize tactile feel or rig aesthetics.
These are ecosystem-specific accessories with zero cross-compatibility. The Asetek kit only fits Asetek SimSports steering wheels, while the Thrustmaster plates are designed exclusively for the T818 wheelbase.
If you are already in the Asetek ecosystem, the Aluminum Button Color Kit is a premium tactile upgrade, though the $89.00 price tag is steep for cosmetic changes and lacks matching thumb rotaries. For Thrustmaster T818 owners, the Black Metal Plate Add-On is a highly recommended, budget-friendly $40.54 fix to eliminate the default blue plates.