Just as an update for you guys, the problems getting in gear was improved by raising the engagement point. After bleeding, the tech lowered the engagement point. It was nice, but half the time the gear box was notchy. It took a few attempts, but the gearbox feels so much lighter now. There's still room for slightly more adjustment since 1st takes a bit of effort on cold start, but not nearly as bad.

Trying to diagnose a problem without being there first hand is a little on the difficult side. However, I can give a few generalities.

1) If the car is running and the clutch is out in neutral, then you try to shift into first. You may have a synch issue. I see this more with motorcycles, but it's possible with a car.

2) Notchy shifting will get better with time, as the car breaks in. It's just part of it's character.

3) If the car moves forward on a flat surface with the clutch pushed all the way in, it needs to be adjusted. This can also cause the issue in #1.

4) I have noticed that the clutch spring is not even throughout the throw. I do find if I heel and toe the clutch it works much better.

The clutch on the Z does take some getting use too. The only real complaint I have is it sounds like the motor mounts or transmission is loose sometimes as it pops, both on acceleration and deceleration sometimes, again depends upon how smooth one is.