Sim racing · head‑to‑head
We are looking at two entirely different upgrades: Asetek's premium cosmetic face-lift versus Simucube's essential, rock-solid mechanical connection. One targets visual and tactile personalization, while the other is a functional necessity for swapping wheels on high-end direct drive bases.
The Simucube Quick Release relies on a clunky, primitive locking pin that is easy to lose and can be difficult to insert without precise tension screw adjustments. Additionally, the mechanism frequently gets stuck, requiring a physical tap or wiggle to slide the wheel off, and lacks integrated power or data transfer.
Since these products belong to completely separate ecosystems and serve different functions, your choice depends entirely on your current hardware. You cannot mix these parts across ecosystems.
If you already own an Asetek wheel and want to eliminate cheap plastic caps, the Aluminum Button Color Kit is a premium tactile upgrade, though hard to justify at $89.00 if you drive in VR. For Simucube 2 owners, the Simucube Quick Release – Wheel-Side Kit V2 is a mandatory, flex-free necessity, despite its annoying locking pin and lack of integrated data transmission.
| Aluminum Button Color Kit | Simucube Quick Release – Wheel-Side Kit V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Asetek | Simucube |
| Ecosystem | Asetek | Simucube |
| Starting Price | $89.00Best | $95.31 (€82.00) |
| Price trend | Unchanged over 90 days | — |
| Type | steering wheel customization kit | Wheel-Side Quick Release |
| Connectivity | none | none |
| Compatibility | all Asetek SimSports steering wheels | Simucube 2 wheelbases (Sport, Pro, Ultimate) and steering wheels with 50.8mm or 70mm bolt patterns |