Originally Posted by Asus_

This car has a noisy transmission, so most likely the noises you are hearing are normal. The clutch has been an issue for allot of people. There are no secrets other than your going to have to get used to it.

OR what allot of people of this forum opt for is the RJM Pedal which gets rid of that difficult clutch and makes 1-2 gear shifts smoother. 370Z & G37 AFP Clutch Pedal Assemblies Its very well reviewed and used by allot of members of this forum, you can find a ton of reviews on it if you google "RJM Pedal 370z review" or similar keywords.