Sim racing · head‑to‑head
Comparing the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit and the Sim-Lab Cockpit Floor Tray highlights the difference between tactile wheel customization and functional cockpit utility. One focuses entirely on refining your hands-on interface, while the other addresses the physical usability and neatness of your rig.
Both products require you to be locked into their specific ecosystems. The Asetek kit only fits Asetek steering wheels, while the Sim-Lab tray is designed exclusively for Sim-Lab profile aluminum rigs like the P1-X and GT1 Evo.
If you want to replace cheap plastic caps with premium metal and improve your wheel's tactile grip, the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit is excellent, though $89.00 is a tough sell for VR users and it lacks matching thumb rotaries. For those looking to clean up floor clutter and add a sturdy footrest, the Sim-Lab Cockpit Floor Tray is a highly functional $58.99 upgrade, assuming you can find it in stock and avoid excessive international shipping costs.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Sim-Lab Cockpit Floor Tray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Sim-Lab |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Universal |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $58.99Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Cockpit Floor Tray |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Sim-Lab P1-X, P1X Pro, P1X Ultimate, GT1 Pro, and GT1 Evo (2020 model and newer) |