HKS is Such a Tease; Honda CR-Z with a Supercharger Testing on the Dyno

The big news here is that, along with the usual suspension, brake and aero upgrades, famed Japanese tuner HKS, is also readying a supercharger kit for the CR-Z hybrid sport hatch. And while the company didn't publish any performance numbers, it did release a video of a supercharged CR-Z testing on the dyno, but with a twist. If you scroll down on the Youtube description, there is a footnote concerning the F1-like sound of the prepped-up CR-Z that reads:

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HKS Takes on Honda's CR-Z Coupe: Anyone Else Gonna Take a Shot?

It's no surprise that tuners are coming out of the woodwork to modify the all-new CR-Z. A mere 3 days after Spoon's announcement to tune Honda's latest hybrid, famed Japanese tuner HKS has dropped hints (a.k.a. a whole bunch of photos) that it'll be offering upgrades to the car's looks, suspension and exhaust system; standard fare.

Here's what else is standard fare: all the other bits everyone else is making, but with HKS stamped (or stuck) on them. What's a brother have to do to get a little engine work around here?

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