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In 1979, So Manufacturing wanted to expand into making automobiles. Having no such experience, they sent out an ad in the local newspaper to find a designer. Meanwhile in 1981, they created So Motors. Finally in 1982, the winner was chosen. The So Shi-Tei was the brain child of Korean Won Tai-Lee. | In 1979, So Manufacturing wanted to expand into making automobiles. Having no such experience, they sent out an ad in the local newspaper to find a designer. Meanwhile in 1981, they created So Motors. Finally in 1982, the winner was chosen. The So Shi-Tei was the brain child of Korean Won Tai-Lee. | ||
==First Generation== | ==First Generation== | ||
- | The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1983 and 1991. The first generation was designed by Won Tai-Lee. The car was originally a two door hatchback. The car was powered by a 56 horsepower inline four known later as the Si4. In 1988 the Si4 gained [[three|three horsepower]] making a total of 59 horsepower. However this version was plagued with various problems and became known as the SV2. | + | The first generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1983 and 1991. The first generation was designed by Won Tai-Lee. The car was originally a two door hatchback. The car was powered by a 56 horsepower inline four known later as the Si4. In 1988 the [[Si4]] gained [[three|three horsepower]] making a total of 59 horsepower. However this version was plagued with various problems and became known as the Si4v2, or more commonly the [[Si4#Si4v2|SV2]]. |
==Second Generation== | ==Second Generation== | ||
- | By 1989, sales of the Shi-Tei were falling quickly. So blamed this on the design of the car being too old. So Motors began redesigning their car. The second generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1991 and 1994. However, this did not help sales of the Shi-Tei and they were falling again in 1992. In late 1993, So brought in the option of a redesigned | + | By 1989, sales of the Shi-Tei were falling quickly. So blamed this on the design of the car being too old. So Motors began redesigning their car. The second generation Shi-Tei was produced between 1991 and 1994. However, this did not help sales of the Shi-Tei and they were falling again in 1992. In late 1993, So brought in the option of the original Si4 and a redesigned [[Si4#Si4v2|Si4v2]]. However, production ended in [[January]] 1994. |
==Third Generation== | ==Third Generation== | ||
- | In 1998, So Manufacturing was purchased by | + | In 1998, So Manufacturing was purchased by [[Am-Kor]]. In 2000, So Motors decided to bring back the Shi-Tei and decided to do it as quick as possible. Again, they went back and placed an ad in the newspaper. The winner this time was a European named Paul James. |
- | The third generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2002 and 2006. The engine was a redesigned Si4 with | + | The third generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2002 and 2006. The engine was a redesigned [[Si4]] with 68 horsepower known as the [[Si4#SIF|SIF]]. In 2004, So Motors decided to test new features such as power windows and airbags. However, they could not get them to work correctly and the idea was scrapped. |
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==Fourth Generation== | ==Fourth Generation== | ||
- | The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present | + | The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present. The Shi-Tei continued to use the [[Si4#SIF|JIF]]. In 2008, So Motors brought in the option of a redesigned JIF with 60 horsepower for better fuel economy. This version was known as the [[Si4#SIF-G|JIF-G]]. In 2009, it was reported that the Shi-Tei will be discontinued at the end of 2009 and will be replaced with a new model. Jayatsu is also changing the name from So Motors to the [[Jayatsu Motor Company]]. |
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===GTR=== | ===GTR=== | ||
The Shi-Tei GTR was released in [[2006]] as a 2007 model. The car features a rear spoiler, different rims, and more power. The GTR was only available in GTR [[Blue]] and GTR [[Red]]. The GTR model was discontinued at the end of 2008. | The Shi-Tei GTR was released in [[2006]] as a 2007 model. The car features a rear spoiler, different rims, and more power. The GTR was only available in GTR [[Blue]] and GTR [[Red]]. The GTR model was discontinued at the end of 2008. | ||
- | == | + | ==So EC-1== |
- | In 2008, Am-Kor Motors announced that they | + | In 2008, Am-Kor Motors announced that they are currently working on an electric version of the Shi-Tei. The car is currently called the [[So EC-1]]. In 2009, [[So Motors]] made a deal with [[Richards Motor Company]] to sell the [[So EC-1]] in North America. The car will be called the RMC Charge. So is expected to unveil the car sometime in 2009. |
==Defects== | ==Defects== | ||
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From 1985 until 1987 and 1989 until 1991, the Shi-Tei had windshield wiper problems. When driving, the wipers would apparently fly off. This was fixed in 1991. | From 1985 until 1987 and 1989 until 1991, the Shi-Tei had windshield wiper problems. When driving, the wipers would apparently fly off. This was fixed in 1991. | ||
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+ | From 1985 until 1994 many Shi-Tei cars had a problem where the car would suddenly catch fire without warning. | ||
==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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* [[Am-Kor Limited]] | * [[Am-Kor Limited]] | ||
* [[Chevrolet]] | * [[Chevrolet]] | ||
- | [[Category: transportation]] [[Category: Fiction]] [[Category: | + | [[Category: transportation]] [[Category: Fiction]] [[Category: So International]] |