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==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 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 SIF engine. In 2008, So Motors brought in the option of a redesigned SIF with 60 horsepower for better fuel economy. |
- | In 2009, it was reported that Jayatsu is changing the name from So Motors to the [[Jayatsu Motors]]. Jayatsu confirmed this and also reported that the Shi-Tei will be discontinued at the end of 2009 and will be replaced with a new model currently called the Jayatsu Vee. In May 2009, Jayatsu announced that the new [[ | + | In 2009, it was reported that Jayatsu is changing the name from So Motors to the [[Jayatsu Motors]]. Jayatsu confirmed this and also reported that the Shi-Tei will be discontinued at the end of 2009 and will be replaced with a new model currently called the Jayatsu Vee. In May 2009, Jayatsu announced that the new [[Jatatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. |
===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. | ||
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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== |