diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
index 3601ae310..1694afee2 100755
--- a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
@@ -99,7 +99,6 @@ class Controls(ControlsExt, ModelStateBase):
 
       self.LaC.extension.update_model_v2(self.sm['modelV2'])
 
-      self.lat_delay = get_lat_delay(self.params, self.sm["liveDelay"].lateralDelay)
       self.LaC.extension.update_lateral_lag(self.lat_delay)
 
     long_plan = self.sm['longitudinalPlan']
@@ -234,6 +233,9 @@ class Controls(ControlsExt, ModelStateBase):
     while not evt.is_set():
       self.get_params_sp()
 
+      if self.CP.lateralTuning.which() == 'torque':
+        self.lat_delay = get_lat_delay(self.params, self.sm["liveDelay"].lateralDelay)
+
       time.sleep(0.1)
 
   def run(self):