i have the same one. i ordered my first one and it fit perfect end to end i mean it looked like it was measured perfectly. i bottomed out in my bro's driveway and tore it up. ordered a new one and same thing as you, it was too short when i got towards the end. i emailed him and he sent me a new one which is still too short. i made the 2nd one work so now i have a brand new spare if I rip this one. the tape sticks for me fine. have to clean under the bumper with water/soap, than rubbing alcohol and then stick it. haven't had any problems. I like what you did though, it's original and looks great! nicely done..