Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are looking at two entirely different upgrade philosophies: a premium cosmetic and tactile overhaul for sim racers, and a functional mechanical transformation for flight sim pilots. One refines the look and touch of your steering wheel, while the other fundamentally changes how your rudder pedals behave.
The Simufy damper kit requires a hard-mounted rig, as high resistance settings will cause unmounted pedals to slide across the floor. You may also need to replace the factory damper oil with motorcycle fork oil to prevent stiction over time.
The Asetek kit does not include matching aluminum thumb rotaries, which some users feel leaves the visual customization incomplete. Additionally, VR users may find it difficult to justify the $89.00 price tag for a largely visual upgrade.
If you want to rid your Asetek wheel of its default plastic caps and orange accents, the Aluminum Button Color Kit offers a premium tactile upgrade. However, for flight simmers using VIRPIL R1 pedals, the R1 Rudder Pedals Damper Upgrade Kit is a highly functional mod that fundamentally improves flight control.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | R1 Rudder Pedals Damper Upgrade Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simufy |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $59.99Best |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Hydraulic Damper Upgrade Kit |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | VIRPIL VPC R1 FALCON Rudder Pedals |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |