Definitely fair, ignore that request via pm then haha, do answer the other questions though lol.

I guess my final question remains:

If the clutch shows no signs of problems and neither does the trans... do I

a) put them back in, problematic as ever, and pray to god it's a pedal adjustment issue?
b) replace one/two components and hope for the best?

I just don't understand how this cannot be properly diagnosed by two different mechanics thus far at two different shops.

Thanks guys.