Originally Posted by
Lambchop
Hmmm have you got any more info on this mate?
My post maybe sounds worse than it is. It's hard to explain without letting you drive it
Gonna get that checked anyways

Sorry to OP - this is off topic.
Lamb - does it feel like something moves at the back end just before you engage first? That is a classic sign. Also on hard gear changes it will thud at the rear end as you describe.
Here is a guide to changing bushes:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...ntial+bushings