Why is my Traxxas Slash going slower faster?

[hoopdoggy]

My friends traxxas slash has started going slower losing battery faster. What could be the cause of this?

 

[Chubaka]

If its the brushed system, probably the motor is going and the bushings are not helping, or the clutch possibly.

If its a nimh, that could also be an issue if its on its way out.

 

[olds97_lss]

Yep, also check for binding in the drive train.

Brushed motor wearing out, battery wearing out, dry/worn bearings/bushings, stuff wrapped around the axles behind the wheel hex's, etc. All those shorten run times and cut speed.

 

[Greywolf74]

Yep, also check for binding in the drive train.

Brushed motor wearing out, battery wearing out, dry/worn bearings/bushings, stuff wrapped around the axles behind the wheel hex's, etc. All those shorten run times and cut speed.

Took the words right outta my mouth