There is a lot you can do, but you get what you pay for. This means if you want a substantial amount of power gain, you need to spend a substantial amount of money. Not to judge you, but at 17 (Im also 17), you wont really need a ton of power because you are just beginning, like you said. You can find loads of information and options for what can be done to your car at www.superhonda.com. Use the search option, and you will find tons of answers.