Speaking of tires, I have just found what the Austar/whatever-name-you-get-on-ebay-for-this-knockoff Pirellis (and probably original HPI Pirelli as well) are good for - parquets! So if you are going to run in a school gym (at least we do from time to time, when it is freezing outside), these are the tires to get. They keep traction no matter what, and you even get a nice squeal while braking :-). I'm just afraid I have significantly shortened life of my belt, driving with these tires, modified steering, full throttle, and without slipper for like 5 minutes, grinning like imbecile :-).
BTW - speaking of belt, it really helps if you do
this. Much better sound from the belt area...