These HPD mods may not bring the CRZ back to American Honda's Type R glory days, but it's a positive step forward. While there isn't much in the way of true performance models in Honda's lineup (NSX, please hurry!), it hasn't stopped them from trying. With the Civic Si being its saving grace, Honda's own HPD division is stepping up to help as a factory performance option, especially since Mugen parts aren't as flourishing as they once were, at least, not in the States. (Random fact: Mugen options back in the late '80s/early '90s were so unpopular that we've heard stories of dealerships returning tons of product back to Honda, where they were then dumped into the trash. We cry every time we think of this.) And they've picked the perfect car to debut its parts on: the CRZ. Now, Honda Performance Development isn't some new thingâ