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Question about research

In the "Mechanics of Chassis development" https://igpmanager.com/forum-thread/45546 it states, 

"Assuming you employ both CD & TD the same level as the team your research power will be 100 - (Team Level x 3) so:
L20 team research power = 100 - (20 x 3) = 40%
L15 team research power = 100 - (15 x 3) = 55%
L10 team research power = 100 - (10 x 3) = 70% etc."

Ok, so wouldn't I just get a level 10 CD and TD to increase my research? Or am I missing something massive?

The answer is already in the comment you posted.  The levels refer to your Manager level and the CD needs to be at least the same lvl as otherwise your research power will be severely impacted and as the season progresses you will struggle relative to your competitors (think of it this way.  If you were racing against talent 30 drivers you wouldn’t use a talent 10 driver because it was cheaper?)

That doesn’t make sense. 
It states that 100-team level*3 is my development rate


Are you saying that my CD and TD need to be the same level as me, or a different equation will need my research?

Yes they need to be the same level as your manager level (managers who aren’t maxed can usually obtain CDs and TDs one level above their Manager level).  Look at your first post, line 2.  The answer is already there  and I quote “* assuming you employ both CD & TD at same level as the team your research level will be 100-(Team level x 3) if you Cd& TD are lower than you current manager level you will have a much lower level of research power earning you less DP each race.

Also, remember Kevin’s guide was written before the increase to lvl 30, but the principle remains the same.
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