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Its combination of the best cars, beach location and laid-back nightlife make it the best weekend of the year for most VAG aficionados. By arriving in late September when most of the tourist trade has departed, the Veedub crowd overwhelms the town.

If we could create a JDM-free Euro state, this is what it would look and sound like. For one weekend, we rule the roost. It might take us a while to do this, but keep checking eurotuner. Of course, the show might not please everybody. More so than ever before, the majority of show cars had gone this route, dropped on their frame rails, but able to raise themselves over the curbs and mud to leave the showground.

Located alongside Air Lift was Rotiform — the two companies owning H2O with their cutting-edge products. A few years ago, industry experts were predicting the decline of the wheel market, but enthusiast-led firms like Rotiform and fifteen52 are proving that products targeted at like-minded customers can sell.

Interestingly, it seems to have broken the stranglehold BBS held for many years, although the RS wheels were still to be found under a large number of cars because quality never gets old. The vendor areas were dominated by software giants Unitronic and APR vying for attention with new products and show cars. With the Mk6 Jetta and new Passat available for almost a year, it was slightly worrying to see so few examples at the show.

Aside from that, H2O was the usual mix of home-built specials with rust cars making a minor comeback to big-budget ballers. The diversity of modifications and styles keeps the scene fresh and means there a niche for every wallet, fad and desire.

His mom, dad and friends had completed the project car in his memory after Alexi sadly passed away earlier this year. Located on the same Racetrack Road as the previous location, it was simple to find, although traffic congestions seemed a little more problematic this year.

Volkswagen Jetta by Kyle Adams. Rolling shot of Serge's car by Steven. Jake's Purple Monster by Mike Barry. Check out the feature on Klutch! Calypso e30 Rolling by Jason Withers. Jason's Carrera S by Andrew "Shutter". Vic's Mk3 - H20i by Mike Barry. Those twins by Steven. Phil at H2Oi by Calvin Lee. Twin Turbo VW by Steven. E30 M3's by Andrew "Shutter". Henna Red by Brandon Bailey. Classic by Steven. Blue Devil by Brandon Bailey. H20i by Eugen Schartner. Shane's Miata by Mike Barry. IS taking stance to the next level by Steven.

H20i by Lowered Lifestyle. Background: Concerns over behavior at H2Oi, other car events on the agenda for Ocean City task force. Though not all viable, the group brought several ideas to the table, including calling in the National Guard, creating special enforcement zones, expanding impounding rules and developing targeted social media messaging.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation in April that allowed Ocean City to deploy special event zoning. Keep up with the latest on the Unofficial H20i fallout. Find our latest subscription options and special offers here. The resort town put the new law to the test for the first time from May 15 - 20, for the Cruisin' Ocean City event.

However, social media activity made it clear that many still planned to show up in Ocean City. Related: H2Oi car show has left, but Ocean City is ready anyway. Despite the event's official relocation, an Ocean City Police Department spokesperson said the agency was bracing for crowds similar to what had been seen in past years.

In , police data shows more calls for service, traffic stops and arrests during the Thursday through Sunday period that would have coincided with H2Oi than the same period in the previous four years, even though the official event had been cancelled.

Officials dubbed special event zoning a success after deploying it during the unofficial H2Oi gathering. Officers issued more traffic citations than the previous year. Related: No high fines for violators of Ocean City special event zone after bill fails. Video captured of this year's unofficial H2Oi activities showcased high tensions between visitors and law enforcement, as well as behavior that Mayor Rick Meehan described in a Facebook post as "havoc" that had the town "under siege and in danger.

What now takes place in Ocean City is organized solely on social media without any single organizer or promoter responsible for the chaos. Membership in public and closed Facebook groups aimed at planning for the Ocean City gathering ranges from a few hundred to more than 60, users.

Facebook Twitter Email. Rose Velazquez Salisbury Daily Times. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Crowds line the streets of Ocean City on Sept. Although the H2Oi car show has moved locations, enthusiasts still flooded Ocean City on the event's traditional weekend.