GR86 Low voltage car battery <14v

Kilo31

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Hey, so I just got my car battery changed a few days ago from a wet battery to a dry battery.

I'm noticing that my dashcam tends to enter parking mode whenever I stop at red light and when I check the voltage, is shows that it's sitting significantly lower than my old battery.
My old battery (wet battery) used to sit at 14v even when I idle.

Should I be concerned or is this normal?

(Sorry if I'm putting this post in the wrong thread, I'm not sure where to ask)

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What type is it? (AGM, Lithium etc.)
I have AGMs (although not on the 86) and there's no discernable difference in use.
The voltage you're seeing when the engine is running is the alternator output, rather than the battery voltage as such, and that shouldn't really behave any differently. However, I think the 86 has smart alternator control and will actively vary the charging depending on conditions. So, possibly the different chemistry of the new battery will cause it to behave differently.
Is the battery maintaining charge overnight etc?
 
Anything above 13.8v will be the alternator charging the battery.

The rest voltage for a car battery is >12.6v when fully charged.

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