For the very hard clutch, that doesn't sound normal at all.

For the shaking about 1-2 seconds, if you're at low RPM's, then that may be normal depending on if your car's warmed up or not. Most likely though, I'd say this isn't normal either.

I'm sure your local shop will be more than happy to give you a better, more accurate diagnosis.

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Mathew Reid
Lamborghini of Washington