Unused Chicanes?

[91hondawagon]

When I race at Suzuka, I use the small chicane after the hairpin as a reference for my racing line. But I've always wondered: why is is there? It's not included as part of the track map and there are no barriers to block the entrance and exits. I've driven on it, but it's strange that PD doesn't include it as part of the track map.

I remember the same thing about Fuji Speedway 80's/90's from GT4. Right after where Coca-Cola is now (and also before 200R, I think) there is a small chicane that isn't included as part of the track. There is also an unused one at Tsukuba.

So my question is: why has PD left these unused out of GT games? Are they not used anymore? Or has PD left them out for for unknown reasons? Are there any rumors about their inclusion in GT5?

I apologize in advance if this has an extremely simple answer. I've just always been curious about why PD has left these chicanes out.

 

[The359]

They are for bikes. They're all used in Tourist Trophy.

 

[deadlyz33]

We will have to wait untill the full versin of the game to see which tracks have multiple set-ups.

 

[91hondawagon]

They are for bikes. They're all used in Tourist Trophy.

Oh. Thanks.

We will have to wait untill the full versin of the game to see which tracks have multiple set-ups.

All the tracks in Prologue have multiple setups. I was just curious as to why the chicanes were never in there.

 

[Suzuki]

I use the chicane at suzuka every time i go drift that track. Full on goodness!

 

[niky]

They're there because they're there in real-life. Fuji has a lot of concrete run-off that's not used to race, but is still there (in GT4)

 

[91hondawagon]

^ Right, but I'm wondering if they'll ever be included as part of the track in GT5. No way to tell until it comes out, but unless it has bikes, I guess not.

 

[vanubermaster]

I remember someone posting a link showing the 'Daytona RC 24 hour race' where they used the first exit to the chicane (instead of the second in GT5P)

It would be good to see this used in game as it would create some interesting passing moves

 

[Timppaq]

Thanks for the detail.. hadn't noticed the chicane.. ..I just used it as I was getting bored.. lol: 👍

 

[AERO_HDT]

I think it was Zabeu or Sarlech who showed me the Suzuka chicane and I now use it to race on. It's my Suzuka B circuit, hehe and it provides a bit of entertainment when I race against people, especially when someone's made a mistake. Instead of waiting for them at the side of the road, I wait for them just after the hairpin and when they're ready, I duck off through the chicane, let them take the lead and re-enter the circuit behind them, ready to race!

 

[zodicus]

IF i got a big lead ill drive thought it, Id like to see it implemented its a fun spot to go thru.