Clutch squeal while starting from a stop

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When the transmission is cold, something (presuming the clutch) would make a little squeal/screech (similar to a tire squeal) when it's engaging into 1st from a stop. This is especially noticeable when I'm starting uphill.

Otherwise the clutch grabs fine, and this noise goes away when the transmission is warmed out. Throw out bearing maybe? Thoughts?
 
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I put about 3500 miles a year on my NSX, which is now at 64,000 miles. For years I noticed a squeal when the transmission was cold and I was starting out, especially making the greater than 90 degree turn out of my driveway.

Because it only showed up when cold, it was hard to demonstrate it to anyone at NSXCA events. Mysteriously, the noise has now gone away.
I switched to Honda's "white cap" MTF 3 years/10,000 miles ago. That immediately helped downshifting into first when the trans was cold. I'm not sure that helped the squeal, because that persisted for almost 2 years after the switch to "white cap".

But for now, the squeal is gone. So, I don't know if we have the same squeal/chirp or if "white cap" would help. Perhaps others have had a similar experience?
 
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