Derek - In The Wild

Derek - In The Wild Car and truck enthusiast in central Wisconsin. Reviewing the wildest custom builds on the internet! Send submissions 👇

09/10/2026

Dodge SRT-4 and this thing was the sleeper that nobody took seriously until it was already pulling away. Factory turbocharged, front wheel drive, budget friendly, and built to embarrass everything that underestimated it at a stoplight. One of the most underrated platforms in car culture and builders are still doing wild things with these today. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you've got. 🔥

09/09/2026

70s and 80s Monte Carlo and Chevy was absolutely cooking during this era. These things rolled off the factory floor with style, muscle, and attitude that most cars could only dream about. Builders have been taking these to incredible places ever since and every single one deserves its flowers. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you've got. 🔥

09/06/2026

The Dodge Viper and this thing was never meant to be reasonable and everybody knew it from day one. Raw, aggressive, no traction control, no apologies, and built for one purpose only — to make you feel completely alive and absolutely terrified at the same time. There has never been anything quite like it in American automotive history and there probably never will be again. Builders are still doing insane things with these today and they deserve every flower. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you’ve got. 🔥

09/04/2026

IROC Camaro and this thing needs absolutely no introduction. The heartbeat of American muscle in its era and one of those iconic builds that never gets old no matter how many years go by. Builders are still taking these to incredible places today and they deserve every bit of recognition. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you’ve got. 🔥

09/02/2026

“Buick Roadmaster and this was the ultimate sleeper machine of the 90s disguised as the most unsuspecting family car on the road. Dad loved these and for good reason — nobody looked twice at a Roadmaster and that was exactly the point. What was hiding under that hood told a completely different story. Builders are still doing incredible things with these today and they deserve every bit of recognition. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you’ve got. 🔥

09/01/2026

2nd Gen Eclipse and I’ll stand on this — this is arguably the best one Mitsubishi ever made. Everything that came after proved they never got back to this level. Builders are still doing incredible things with these today and they deserve every bit of recognition. Drop yours in the comments and show me what you’ve got. 🔥

08/30/2026

Laser Cleaning machines and the question everybody in the garage is asking right now — are these actually worth the money or is this just more snake oil salesmanship with a cool laser light show attached to it. I’ve seen the videos and the results look incredible but I want to hear honest experiences from this community. Worth it or not? Drop it in the comments. 🔥

08/30/2026

Suzuki Samurai and the debate that never gets old — was it better as a mini truck or an off roader? These things carved out a legendary place in both worlds and builders are still taking them to incredible places today. Drop your opinion in the comments and show me your build. I want to hear from this community. 🔥

08/29/2026

Just got back from Harbor Freight and my Inside Track Club membership almost paid for itself in one trip. Free shop towels today worth $15 to $20 just for being a member. Been in the club a year now and they’re constantly throwing free stuff and extra discounts my way. If you spend any time in a garage at all this membership is a complete no brainer. Go get one and thank me later. 🔥

08/27/2026

Tiny Trucks and the question I can’t stop asking — why don’t we see more of these imported little rigs in the states. Builders overseas are doing incredible things with these and we are genuinely missing out on one of the coolest niches in truck culture. Got one or building one? Drop it in the comments and show me what you’ve got. 🔥

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