I'm still getting used to the clutch on my mini S so in tight spots I ride the clutch a little. I know it's bad but I'm trying hard to stop this. Anyway. sometimes I hear a rumbling/revving noise in 1st and reverse when I don't engage the clutch all the way. Again this is only for parking or backing out. Is this noise normal?
I ask because my old manual didn't seem to make this noise.

 

not sure about the rumbling revving noise...does it kinda sound like a bark (or chewbacca-like)?
if so it could be just a little rust on the surface. you will know that this is it if it only does it after the car has been sitting for a day or two. Like on a Monday after it sat the whole weekend. But then you wont hear it again until the next monday.

 

Di you replace the clutch. To me its sounds like the clutch might be cruked and is not getting a proper seat on the flywheel. Video would be helpful