So Shi-Tei - Revision history

LEFA98 at 05:39, 28 May 2009

LEFA98 — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:39:06 GMT

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	==Third Generation==		==Third Generation==
-	In 1998, So Manufacturing was purchased by ~~[[Am-Kor]]~~. In 2000, ~~So Motors~~ decided to bring back the Shi-Tei.	+	In 1998, So Manufacturing was purchased by Jay Roberts. In 2000, Roberts decided to bring back the Shi-Tei.

-	The third generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2002 and 2006. The engine was a redesigned Si4 with 89 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.	+	The third generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2002 and 2006. The engine was a redesigned Si4 with 89 horsepower known as the roberts4. 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.

		+	In 2005, So International was purchased by [[Jayatsu Manufacturing]].
	==Fourth Generation==		==Fourth Generation==
-	The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present. The fourth generation Shi-Tei was designed by European Paul James. The Shi-Tei continued to use the ~~SIF~~ engine. In 2008, So Motors brought in the option of a ~~redesigned SIF~~ with 73 horsepower for better fuel economy.	+	The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present. The fourth generation Shi-Tei was designed by European Paul James. The Shi-Tei continued to use the roberts4 engine. In 2008, So Motors brought in the option of a new engine with 73 horsepower for better fuel economy. This version became known as the Ji4.

	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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].		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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].

LEFA98: /* Fourth Generation */

LEFA98 — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:18:05 GMT

Fourth Generation

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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 designed by European Paul James. 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.	+	The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present. The fourth generation Shi-Tei was designed by European Paul James. The Shi-Tei continued to use the SIF engine. In 2008, So Motors brought in the option of a redesigned SIF with 73 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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].		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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].

LEFA98: /* Third Generation */

LEFA98 — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:17:39 GMT

Third Generation

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	==Third Generation==		==Third Generation==
-	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~~.	+	In 1998, So Manufacturing was purchased by [[Am-Kor]]. In 2000, So Motors decided to bring back the Shi-Tei.

-	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.	+	The third generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2002 and 2006. The engine was a redesigned Si4 with 89 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.

	==Fourth Generation==		==Fourth Generation==

LEFA98: /* Fourth Generation */

LEFA98 — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:15:58 GMT

Fourth Generation

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	==Fourth Generation==		==Fourth Generation==
-	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.	+	The fourth generation Shi-Tei was produced between 2007 and present. The fourth generation Shi-Tei was designed by European Paul James. 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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].		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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].

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24.215.121.213 — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:38:52 GMT

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==

LEFA98: /* Fourth Generation */

LEFA98 — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:30:59 GMT

Fourth Generation

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	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.		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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the [[Jayatsu Vee]].	+	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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the Jayatsu So or the [[Jayatsu Vee]].
	===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.

LEFA98: /* Fourth Generation */

LEFA98 — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:12:16 GMT

Fourth Generation

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	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.		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 [[~~Jatatsu~~ Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009.	+	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 [[Jayatsu Vee]] will be delayed until at least late 2010. Production of the So Shi-Tei will still end of 2009. Jayatsu's plan is to redesign the current car and introduce it in late 2009 as the [[Jayatsu Vee]].
	===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.

LEFA98: /* Fourth Generation */

LEFA98 — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:05:04 GMT

Fourth Generation

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	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.		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 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.

LEFA98: /* Jayatsu EC */

LEFA98 — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:58:34 GMT

Jayatsu EC

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	==Jayatsu EC==		==Jayatsu EC==
-	In 2008, Am-Kor Motors announced that they were working on an electric version of the Shi-Tei. The car is currently called the [[Jayatsu EC]]. In 2009, [[So Motors]] made a deal with [[Richards ~~Motors~~]] 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.	+	In 2008, Am-Kor Motors announced that they were working on an electric version of the Shi-Tei. The car is currently called the [[Jayatsu EC]]. In 2009, [[So Motors]] made a deal with [[Richards Motor Company]] to sell the [[jayatsu EC\|So EC-1]] in North America. The car will be called the RMC Charge. Jayatsu is expected to unveil the car sometime in 2009.

	==Defects==		==Defects==

LEFA98: /* So EC-1 */

LEFA98 — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:52:59 GMT

So EC-1

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	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==	+	==Jayatsu EC==
-	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 Motors]] 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.	+	In 2008, Am-Kor Motors announced that they were working on an electric version of the Shi-Tei. The car is currently called the [[Jayatsu EC]]. In 2009, [[So Motors]] made a deal with [[Richards Motors]] 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==