how to tell if it it's a Touring

[tjh8402]

What are the ways to tell an I30t from a base? I'm looking at 1996 which says its a t (it has the badge and the spoiler) but the rims are the same as my 1996 non t model, and I thought the t's had upgraded rims. Any other ways to tell? Would the VIN number or a CARFAX report indicate which it actually is? Also, how can you tell if it has the LSD or not? thanks for your help.

[MinisterofDOOM]

The firewall plaque will tell you if it has an LSD or not. There will be a model number for the transmission. If the model number ends in an A (RE4F04A) it's open diff. If it ends in V (RE4F04V) it has an LSD.

The only real differences with the Touring model were the BBS wheels, the spoiler, and the suspension. The VIN will show if it's a Touring car or not but I'm not sure which character denotes that.