diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
index 3154e4155..a56ac18a5 100755
--- a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
@@ -324,7 +324,7 @@ class Controls:
     self.sm.update(0)
 
     all_valid = CS.canValid and self.sm.all_alive_and_valid()
-    if not self.initialized and (all_valid or self.sm.frame * DT_CTRL > 3.0):
+    if not self.initialized and (all_valid or self.sm.frame * DT_CTRL > 3.5):
       self.CI.init(self.CP, self.can_sock, self.pm.sock['sendcan'])
       self.initialized = True
       Params().put_bool("ControlsReady", True)