Okay so here is what I'm hearing/feeling

Driving in 1st gear -> Push clutch pedal -> THUD and SPRINGY NOISE -> Switch into 2nd gear

So basically this noise only happens immediately after pushing in the clutch pedal while ONLY in 1st gear, BUT it doesn't make the noise all the time. You can also slightly feel the thud. I know I'm not grinding my gears because I'm very thorough when I'm switching from gear to gear.

Anyone have an idea if this is normal with our car? If not, anyone have a clue to what the problem could be?

 

Completely normal. You'll learn to avoid it when you drive the car some more.

Try shifting after 3500 RPM in first gear. I'll bet you it won't happen anymore.

 

i get a squeky noise from clutch assembly at takeoff???

 

yes, i think i get that squeaky noise also i think... don't know if thats normal? haha all i know is once in awhile it makes weird noises...doesn't sound good to me

 

thanks for the advice, i'll try that and see what happens.
i think i notice it happens more when i'm driving really slow around a parking lot with lots of speed bumps....

 

When you're going slow/@slow RPM, be slower on the clutch...feather it a bit more. You won't clunk it as bad.