You think the range on our remote is short? I drive a Ford Escape (Patrol Vehicle) on a daily basis and I literally have to be no less than 10 feet before it's remote will work. Comparing the two, I'd take the VX's any day.
There is alway the forehead technique
mbeach, I did the same. I went aftermarket after blowing up my unit while trying to modify it.. OOOOPS!