STO N SHO License Plate Bracket Quick-Release Front Focus RS 2016-2018

The front bumper cover on the new Focus RS is without a doubt one of the most aggressive and functional front ends Ford has ever used on a production car. If you're lucky enough to own an RS, but unlucky enough to live in a state that requires a front plate, Ford solution, stick it right there in the middle which will look absolutely terrible on the front of this car. As usual, Sto n Sho has a perfect solution, and today we're going to install it on our 2016 Focus RS.

By now you're probably familiar with the Sto n Sho concept, but if not it's a very easy idea. What they do is build a bracket that goes underneath the front bumper and make the front license plate bracket removable. Basically, when it's on the car, simply pull that and you take it off. If you go to a car show, track day, or whatever, take the plate off, throw it in the trunk, and simply line it up, slide it back in and make the car legal for the ride home. For this installation, you'll need a lift or a jack and jack stands, Phillips head screwdriver, 3/8 ratchet, 10mm socket, drill, and 1/8" drill bit.

The Sto n Sho's going to mount right underneath here. Now, it is going to require you to drill 2 holes. Fortunately, you do have factory screws here, but they're plastic screws won't support the weight, so mount it in the center and remove this screw here. Now, with the ring facing the driver's side, what you'll do is basically line up so it's center with that hole. Make sure we're still good here. Push it against the plastic, and drill your pilot hole.

Now you're going to grab the provided hardware, line them up, and thread them in. We get both started before we tighten anything down. What you want to do here is turn these until the plate is flush and stop. Once it's flush, 1/2 turn on both of them, and that's tight enough. You go any tighter, you might actually strip it out. I use the provided hardware. Secure your plate to the frame. Line it up, and then slide it on until it locks in place, and your installation's finished.

If you live in state that require a front plate, the Sto n Sho is the way to go. This is definitely a lot better look than having it here. The best part, you're at the track, you're at a show, you can simply take it off and throw it in your trunk. Installation is very easy. It will only take you about 10 to 15 minutes. You'll be back on the road in no time.