New to site, new to mini. Just picked up my first mini. 2002 launch edition with about 93000 km. Has new clutch, fan approx. 8 months ago. I hadn't driven a stick for several years, but drove stick for at least 10 years on different vehicles. I find 1st gear a ***** to get rolling without jerking sometimes. However, seems to be more after driving for a little while? Car is rarely "cold", sits in a heated garage. Any ideas? Mini trademark? More practice?