Hi All, returning to the Skoda scene with a 2020 VRS after a stint away with a Seat, but pleased to be back. 
 

as the title states I’m wondering, what’s the best bang for your buck when it comes to just getting a little bit more aggressive noise from the engine? I have the 245 petrol and it’s just quite sedate. 
 

thanks in advance!

Its a shame that Skoda did not provide the same exhaust note that vw and seat seem to do with the same engine, even with the supposed sports exhaust on the 245 its very quiet but I guess that speaks to the markets they are aimed at.

 

I think your options are either exhaust or induction. The right induction kit can make a nice noise and not risk the drone that an aftermarket exhaust can often create if you are not picky.

You've got the same car as me. Mine puts out just shy of 350bhp, and sounds quieter than my girlfriend's Fiat. I quite like it that way (unusual for a 21yo, I know), but that's also because there isn't anything I can reasonably do to it. 

 

You can fiddle around with the Soundaktor, but that's a bit plastic.

 

You can do a full cold air intake (I have an R600), but I haven't found I've gained anything that significant from it, especially given the price. If you are doing it for performance then it's definitely the option to go for, however. You can do one with an exposed air filter/cone for a fair bit less, but depends if you want to keep it OEM-ish like I did.

 

Exhaust wise, you're a bit stuck if you're like me. These cars are post-GPF era, so you can't do much to the system (res delete, decat) without completely messing up the exhaust. The only real solution is to do a full exhaust, from the likes of Milltek/Remus/Scorpion, however IMO these are all way too lairy for a Skoda - even with valves. If I wanted DSG farts and to sound like a chainsaw, I'd have bought a Golf R! By all means, if you have an M5 with a 4.4 V8 then shout about it, but IMO not with a 2.0, and definitely not an Octavia. It just doesn't suit the car.

 

It is, as mentioned above, a real shame they don't have the same exhaust note as similar cars. Whilst it is different to the S3/Cupra/R, it's the exact same as the GTI and they produce a far nicer (relatively) sound. I did look into getting a GTI GPF system modified and fitted, but the cost was a bit silly for one not rusted through.

 

Another avenue you could look at might be to take a trip down to the lads at Powerflex. You'd be surprised what some stiffer engine mounts will do regarding sound/vibration.