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Choosing between the Asetek Aluminum Button Color Kit and the Simucube 3 QR Adapter for Ascher Racing comes down to whether you want to customize your wheel's aesthetics or solve a critical hardware mounting bottleneck. One is a premium cosmetic upgrade for Asetek owners, while the other is a highly specific, functional mounting solution for Simucube 3 users.
Keep in mind that the Simucube 3 adapter still requires a separate USB cable for wired wheels like the Ascher Ultimate. The new SC3 Link QR system lacks an integrated USB pass-through, which remains a frustration for some users.
If you own an Asetek wheel and want a premium tactile upgrade, the Aluminum Button Color Kit delivers excellent build quality despite its high $89.00 price tag. However, if you are mounting an Ascher wheel to a Simucube 3 base, the Simucube 3 QR Adapter is an essential, budget-friendly $20.00 fix for overlapping screw patterns.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Simucube 3 QR Adapter for Ascher Racing | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simucube |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Simucube |
| Starting Price | $89.00 | $20.00Best |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | Up 1.7% in 90 days |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Quick Release Mounting Adapter |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Simucube 3 Link Quick Release and Ascher Racing Ultimate, Pro, and Sport steering wheels (including McLaren Artura series and YOUR Ultimate) |