Little Budget, Big Balls

Hello Carmrades!

Last week I went to do a winter thing with a Russian touch to it, make sure to check out the video first before proceeding to the eye candy stills below later ;)

Hello Carmrades!

Last week I went to do a winter thing with a Russian touch to it, make sure to check out the video first before proceeding to the eye candy stills below later ;)

Between the two capitals

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The whole action was taking place at Vyshny Volochyok a small city between Moscow and former capital Saint-Petersburg. Or to be precise on the frozen lake of V V.

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I want to give a big shout out to da real MVPs who made that day possible: local citizens of Vyshny Volochyok, who created the 8.3 km (5.15 miles) track with just a tractor,

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were pulling us out the snow (with their Lada)

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and were cooking delicious food the whole day! Unfortunately, usually the people in the suburbs of Russia spend their time by contributing to the stereotype of a Russian, which I guess that requires no explanation.

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The cold never bothered me anyway

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The cars we brought with us were the e36 M3 (first gen) prepared especially for this kind of activities.

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And a NC Miata MX-5 which is built for Russian MX-5 Winter Cup.

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The day before I got there, there was also a 997, although I have no footage of it, I still want to show you this gorgeous picture shot by Denis Zarubin

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///Melt my heart

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The first car I drove with that day was a specially-prepped e36 M3. With specially prepped I mean adjusted Öhlins suspension, so big it didn’t fit under the hood. I presume this upgrade alone costs just as much as the car.

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The benefit of ice driving however is that you don’t need to spend any money on brake upgrades. Do I need to explain why?

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Other noteable upgrades you can see in the video, that were mainly safety upgrades. As for the engine, it was a stock 6 cylinder 286 hp M3 motor. Which is not little, although there are territories where such numbers won’t impress anyone. However, this is a perfect number for driving on ice.

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Obviously, you need studded tyres to have any level grip and the extra lighting is for the late hours

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The perfect car?

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As mentioned earlier, the second car was the Miata MX-5. And although even I make fun of it in my video for entertainment purposes, I must admit it impressed me even more than the M3.

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The car packs almost half of the M3 with 160 hp and has a stock Bilstein B4 suspension under it. Basically it is a stock car,

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Yes, it does have the necessary safety upgrades like seats, harnesses and obviously rollcage, but other than that it is a completely stock car.

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And having said that, I guess we can agree that the MX-5 is a perfect out of the box track car. But still, Ladas are the one that pull them out of snow. With only 75 hp. I guess the less you have, the more you can do with it.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed the article and my video!

Also follow the creator of those wonderful pictures Denis Zarubin Also check out my previous article about Ferrari 458 GT3 where I also used his pictures!

Drive safe out there!

Bonus pics to show how cold it was:

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That poor exhaust

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Edit: Forgot the most important!

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And DYI and “this applies to bikes also”:

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Comments

CSL Motorsport

Great story mate, next time I’m coming with you. I’ll bring the wodka.

01/26/2016 - 15:09 |
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DEAL!

01/26/2016 - 15:16 |
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Anonymous

Damn looks like fun. I wish it wasn’t 10 000km away.

01/26/2016 - 15:34 |
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Boosted Boris

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I guess there is also snow in your area? Or?

01/26/2016 - 16:47 |
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SimpleG

Is it just me or G wagens blinker fluid is leaking? Anyways, a great article as always Boris!

01/26/2016 - 16:10 |
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Boosted Boris

In reply to by SimpleG

You mean the flashing LED? That’s normal camera effect. Thanks!

01/26/2016 - 16:48 |
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Marcis Augusts Dzerve

LATVIAN ENGINEERING!

01/26/2016 - 16:15 |
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Joe Parr

I feel like an unpopular kid at school but… can I come hang with you guys?

Honestly, laughed a lot at that and some decent driving looks like a hell of a lot of fun. I’ve subscribed, followed and all other versions of internet stalking I can find!

01/26/2016 - 17:43 |
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Everyone’s invited!

Thanks! Check out my other vids too :)

01/26/2016 - 18:29 |
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Zaibatsu

Great weekend!
I expected to see fishermen around holes, but you probably scared away their drift tractor :)

01/26/2016 - 17:49 |
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You’re not wrong! Day befhore my arrival the guys had fresh fish from the lake! On the day of my arrival we had meat :)

01/26/2016 - 18:31 |
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Kunury

Is that the Zarubin that makes vids with Eric Davidovich and Tevzadze? anyways it would be sick being there, looks like a hellalot of fun!

01/26/2016 - 18:40 |
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Boosted Boris

In reply to by Kunury

No, this is Denis, the one you mean is Anatoly

01/26/2016 - 18:50 |
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Abbas Algudaihi

In Mother Russia you dont drift on snow, snow drifts on you

01/26/2016 - 20:02 |
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Get drunk and fall asleep outside, yes.

01/26/2016 - 23:49 |
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Deus Robert Paulsen

Uuhh liked that tranny cooling technique there. And se driverr of se beehmdubbleyou blja!

01/26/2016 - 21:01 |
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Moose

F*CK YOU ICE!

01/26/2016 - 22:48 |
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Boosted Boris

In reply to by Moose

:D

01/26/2016 - 23:49 |
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