How can I check if my car is USA or Euro spec?

[mrdoricar]

Hi guys,

I live in Japan and want to check if my car is a European spec or USA spec car. Reason for this is that I want to get a Shark Injector and the website says it won't work on a Euro spec car. I have no idea if BMW Japan import from Europe or the USA. I'm guessing USA, but not sure.

Anyone know if I can check somewhere with my VIN? Or will my engine computer be obviously different depending on where its from? Heard Euro is Bosch and USA is Siemens or vice versa.

Thanks in advance.

James

[1996 328ti]

I'm assuming your speedometer is in km?

[mrdoricar]

Yeah...is it really that easy? I feel dumb if the answer is yes haha

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by mrdoricar

Yeah...is it really that easy? I feel dumb if the answer is yes haha

IDK if that really means it's non-USA but to be a US spec car you would need an odo to be in MPH.

Do you have an actual rear antenna mast?
Do you have an OBD-II port under the dash?
I don't think all regions have that.

[cooljess76]

US spec cars should have came with plastic headlights and DOT approved windshields. Also try looking at the decals in the driver's door jamb and under the hood. You should see US emissions data and information if it's a US spec car.

[mrdoricar]

Cool thanks guys. I'll go check that out.

Gonna be pissed if it's euro spec as I don't think the Shark Injector's work on Euro cars! Doh

[John Firestone]

If you type in the last seven digits of the car's serial number (VIN) over here, it will show if it is American or European.

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by mrdoricar

Cool thanks guys. I'll go check that out.

Gonna be pissed if it's euro spec as I don't think the Shark Injector's work on Euro cars! Doh

What motor do you have?
There is no shark for M44 motors.

[mrdoricar]

I have a ****ty M44 318ti but my buddy from camp has a Z Coupe 2.8

Trying to flash that so I can fit an M50 inlet and M3 manifold