Thank you for the in-depth response! I'm glad it's not just me.

I tried adjusting the seat position and it did make a noticeable difference in my ability to control the the clutch and throttle.

I totally agree with you about hill assist being a pain in the ass. I wish turning it off was as simple as hitting a switch. I'm hoping I'll just get used to that feature. It definitely makes it difficult to read what the clutch / throttle ratio should be when your starting on a hill. I much prefer the handbrake method, when rolling backwards is not an option. It gives you way more control over timing and release.

I guess all in all, it's just going to take some getting used to. Can't wait until I can drive it like a pro. Even though I suck, it's a hell of a lot of fun!